Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $50 per hour at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital summary:

The Local Contract Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing treatment and care for patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema. The role involves working in a NICU setting with a team of Registered Respiratory Therapists and requires specific certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Ideal candidates are team players who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and have at least two years of acute care hospital experience.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Job Details
• NICU RRT
• Must be a registered RRT
• Number of Beds – 12 beds
• Number of Staff – 5-8
• Type of staff: Director, permanent staff, 2-3 RRT’s, per diem help
• Patient Ratios – 1:1, 2:1
• Type of equipment – Oxygen cylinders and concentrators, nebulizer, suction machine, CPAP & BIPAP machines
• Typical procedures performed: Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, asthma, pneumonia, emphysema
• Best personality Fit: Team player, close knit team, critical thinker, patient care focus, fast paced
• Dress Code: RRT – Scrub Color – Gray Scrubs for Respiratory Therapy

Job Requirements
• BLS, ACLS, & PALS are an ABSOLUTE MUST
• 2 years of current acute care Hospital RRT experience
• Stroke Education and experience & NRP preferred
• Director prefers candidates with previous Meditech experience

Schedule Information
• Day Shift – Director, lead RRT, 2-3 RRT
• Night Shift – On-call team, varies on volume

Unit Specific Information
• Unit Information: HCA FLORIDA Palms West MC RRT (754)

Keywords:

Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Healthcare, Patient Care, RRT Certification, Acute Care, Respiratory Treatment, BLS ACLS PALS, Medical Equipment, Critical Care