RESPIRATORY THERAPISTPosition eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: acceptance of a full-time position, if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months, certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative).Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke CenterLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive CareThe most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
Job Summary:
To administer general respiratory care modalities in all areas, excluding NICU, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Function independently in PICU and all adult intensive care areas.
Implement and monitor therapeutic modalities per physician's orders.
Provide on call staffing for department needs.
Develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills, and knowledge base while preparing for the next level, Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.
Reports: Respiratory Care Lead
Supervises: NoneWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Required Experience:
None Required Certification/License/Registry: Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care and possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH's legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you. Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
