To provide a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services inclusive of oxygen therapy, therapeutic gas administration, chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, ventilator management and acute (Respiratory) care services to both inpatients and outpatients of the institution, to include all age ranges from neonatal through geriatric

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Education: Graduation from a Respiratory Therapy Program.

Required Licensure/Certification: Current Florida Registered or Certified license; BLS certification.

Required Licensure/Certification: ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification within 90 days.

Preferred Licensure/Certification: Registered

Other Requirements: Competencies, training and certifications as required by area of clinical specialty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Adequate visual and hearing senses to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition.

Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language

Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment

Experience: Preferred: 1 year Acute Care and Nursery Experience