Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 25-34748

Position Title: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location - Sanford, FL

Shifts Available:

• Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department requirements and professional practice standards. As an integral member of the patient care team, the RRT performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and assists in emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressures

• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy

• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication, and chest physiotherapy

• Assist with the placement of artificial airways and manage mechanical ventilation

• Monitor patients for therapeutic response, notifying providers and intervening as needed

• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients

• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation

Qualifications

• Flexible on experience; new graduates eligible if licensed or waiting on official license (CRT experience not accepted)

• NBRC Certified and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Completion of an AMA-approved 2-year respiratory care program (Associate Degree or equivalent)

• BCLS certification required within 30 days of start

• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start

• PALS certification required within 6 months of start

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) certification required within 6 months of start

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.