Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Assignment Category: Part Time 2 - Per Diem

Per Diem, Days

Responsible for the skilled and competent delivery of Respiratory Care 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: initiation and monitoring of patients receiving continuous mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation to include BIPAP/CPAP therapy, delivery of prescribed medical gases, and aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry for oxygen titration, and administration and monitoring of all respiratory and therapeutic modalities which include aerosolized medications, sputum inductions, chest physiotherapy,  and arterial blood gas sampling and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge, recognize, and access all applicable departmental and campuswide information needed for the performance of all assignments and responsibilities.
• Practices work habits which reflect adherence to all Federal, State and Regulatory Agency Safety standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize problems during changing and emergency situations and the ability to choose an appropriate course of action.
• Practices work habits which reflect adherence to all Federal, State and Regulatory Agency Safety standards.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
  • Minimum:    Associates Degree - Graduate of an AMA respiratory therapist program.
  • Preferred:    Bachelor's Degree

• EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 year Vocational Training in Respiratory Therapy/will train new graduates.

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

Current Florida License as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT credential, ACLS, BLS, PALS  

• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  •  Skills in EKG, EEG and Holter Monitoring preferred.

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About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status