Lead Respiratory Therapist - Judit Inc

JOB TITLE:

Lead Respiratory Therapist

JOB LOCATION:

Tallahassee, FL

JOB TYPE:

Direct Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. The accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. The 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. The facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service. The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways.
• You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• 5 years of RRT experience Required! Experience doesn’t have to be acute, LTAC or other settings.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Associate Degree · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.

SCHEDULE:

• NIGHTS (Rotating Weekends)

COMPENSATION:

Salary:

• $32.12

Benefits:

A total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.