Respiratory Therapist: HCA East Florida

Respiratory Therapist

Isn’t it time you were offered a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package that complements your lifestyle? Join the team at Kendall Regional Medical Center . You’ll quickly discover why we were named one of America ’s “100 Top Hospitals” by Thomson Healthcare.

We’re proud that our facility has grown alongside the community it serves. Today, Kendall Regional Medical Center is a comprehensive care hospital specializing in advanced diagnostic services, ER, cardiovascular care and rehabilitation. Plus, children receive top care through Kidsville, our pediatric emergency center affiliated with Miami Children’s Hospital. And, as part of our $110 million expansion project, Kendall Regional Medical Center recently opened a four-story building complete with emergency, operating, open-heart and ICU patient rooms.

We are currently seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist who provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
• Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
• Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
• Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
• Responds to emergency team calls.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• CRT

• State licensure

• BLS health care provider

• 1-3 years of experience in both Adult ICU and NICU required

• ACLS, PALS & NRP preferred

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations

• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills

Please visit our website at www.southfloridahealth.jobs/kendall to apply online or view additional career opportunities that are available.

Kendall Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.