Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate, FL. This is a full-time, onsite position. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is a 289-bed medical center known for its commitment to high performance and patient care, holding accreditations from the Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology. This role exists to provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies.

What you'll do

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Perform all circulatory technical skills with efficiency, accuracy and safety while anticipating, troubleshooting, intervening, and managing crises/emergency situations according to policy and procedure.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

full-time

day shift

margate fl

hca florida northwest hospital

therapy & rehabilitation

respiratory care

patient care

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance

About the employer

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.