Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Elevate your expertise as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by providing advanced care in a dynamic pediatric environment. This contract position offers the opportunity to support a Level 4 NICU and care for cardiac transplant patients, ensuring high standards of respiratory therapy and patient outcomes.

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract role; schedule details provided during the interview process.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Respiratory Therapy license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Experience in a Level 4 NICU, with proficiency in neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy.
• Proven ability to provide care for cardiac transplant patients, including familiarity with post-transplant protocols.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• BLS and PALS certifications required; NRP certification highly preferred.
• Experience with advanced ventilator management, ECMO, and high-frequency ventilation technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients, emphasizing those in the Level 4 NICU and post-cardiac transplant.
• Monitor, assess, and document the patient’s respiratory status, collaborating with medical and nursing staff to adjust care plans as needed.
• Operate and maintain advanced respiratory equipment, including ventilators and ECMO devices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, providing vital input regarding respiratory management.
• Educate patients’ families on respiratory conditions and care, ensuring a supportive environment.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and meets regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain a high level of responsiveness in emergent situations.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a world-class pediatric care setting.
• Expand your skills working with complex cases in an advanced clinical environment.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team committed to professional development.

Ready to take your respiratory expertise to the next level in an innovative pediatric care environment? Apply now to make an impact where your skills matter most!