Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.

• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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