Registered Respiratory Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center

Summary

Administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a ""Technical Consultant"

Requirements

Education: Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.

Experience: No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.

Certification: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.

License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.