Registered Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Rotate

Company: Delray Medical Center
Location: Delray Beach
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Summary Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT is responsible for the skilled and competent delivery of Respiratory Care and Special Diagnostics Services ordered by a physician in accordance with established protocols set by the facility or other Health Care provider in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the Cardiopulmonary system. These services may include but are not limited to: delivery of prescribed oxygen and aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry for oxygen titration, and administration and monitoring of all respiratory and therapeutic modalities which include aerosolized medications and arterial blood gas sampling and analyses. Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT Diagnostic Specialist position includes proficiency in the following: Bedside PFT testing, perform routine EKGs, stress testing, pulmonary function testing, and holter tape scanning. May be required to attend to ER and Trauma patients as needed. Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Special Diagnostics department in the absence of the Director, Manager, and/or supervisory personnel. The Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT is also responsible for documenting and maintaining shift coverage in the event of sick call or no show and dividing and distributing work assignments to all Special Diagnostics personnel.

Qualifications:
Education Minimum: Associates Degree - Graduate of an AMA respiratory therapist program.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Experience minimum l year experience in an acute care setting/emphasis on cardiac rhythm recognition.
Certifications Current Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT , NBRC RRT credential, ACLS, BLS, (PALS is optional.)
Other Qualifications Skills in EKG, Pulmonary Function Testing, Stress Testing and/or Holter Monitoring/Scanning, Trauma and Open heart care.

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Job: Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: Delray Beach, Florida Facility: Delray Medical Center Job Type: PT2Y Shift Type: Rotate

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