Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health
Fort Myers, FL
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

Location(s): Various Locations

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time & PRN Opportunities

Shift: Days & Night Opportunities

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.12 - $35.25 / hour (New grads start at $27.81/hour) (+ $6 shift differential for night shift!)

Summary

Join Lee Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist: A Place Where You Matter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and supported. As a leadingnon-profit health systemin Florida, we have openings at the following locations:

• Cape Coral Hospital:636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
• Gulf Coast Medical Center:13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
• Health Park Medical Center:9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
• Lee Memorial Hospital:2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
• Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL:9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Why Lee Health?

• Be Valued for Being You: AtLee Health, its all about YOU.
• Generous Hiring Incentive: Upto $25,500 for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoyan exceptional benefits package including access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more.
• Expense-Paid On-Site Interview
• Leadership and Growth Opportunities: Advanceyour career with us! Those who obtain their ACCS or NPS certifications receive a 6% pay increase for obtaining their certification!
• Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction: Experiencea fulfilling career where you can make a real difference.

Our Registered Respiratory Therapists administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a "Technical Consultant".

Educational Requirements: Associate's Required ;Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant

Experience Requirements: None ; New graduates of accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Certifications/Registration Requirements:Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT ; BLS required ; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and must beobtained within 6 months of hire where needed.

US:FL:Fort Myers