Job Information
Trinity Health Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work in all areas of RT including Emergency room, Adult Critical care, Busy Bronch lab, and Blood Gas Analysis
This is a Full Time Day Shift position
$20K Sign On Bonus
Position Purpose
As an RRT, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. An RRT helps patients who are having trouble breathing.
What you will do:
Coordinate and oversee Bronch Service line procedures including Bronchoscopy, Ebus and use of DaVinci robotic navigational equipment.
Staff training and competency for Bronch
Policy review and upkeep.
Oversight of scope cleaning and cleaning competency
Oversight of the ordering of bronch area supplies.
Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.
Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
BLS certification required. ACLS required
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners
Ministry/Facility Information
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
Retirement savings program with employer matching
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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