Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
Tampa, FL
$29-37/hourOverview
- Facility InformationPrivate FacilityLong Term Acute Care102 bedsProprietary Software
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Description
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) you will:
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Be responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Qualifications
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Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care.
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Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from their state.
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Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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BLS Certification required.
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ACLS Certification required.
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Minimum one (1) year experience in acute care setting preferred.
Facility
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
- Private Facility
- Long Term Acute Care
- 102 beds
- Proprietary Software
Employer
ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals
About Tampa, FL
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