Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days

Location : Rockledge Regional Medical Center Posted Date : 8 / 21 / 2024 Job Type : Per Diem Department : 3100.53500 Respiratory Therapy

About Steward Health Care

Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness.

One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients.

Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.

3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 community hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Position Summary :

This position requires a current / active Florida Certified Respiratory Therapist License (TT).

Provides total respiratory care for patients with varying degrees of respiratory deficiencies, including diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures.

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.

Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. Requires an associates degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

May be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Qualifications :

• Minimum : 0-1
• Preferred : 2-4

Licensure / Certification / Education (Required) :

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current / Active Florida Certified Respiratory Therapist License (TT)
• Education : Technical School / 2 Years College / Associates Degree

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.