Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Assignment

Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Overview

• Work as a Respiratory Therapist in a 266-bed acute care hospital with 24/7 Emergency Services including Pediatric ER, Senior Care ER, and Express Care ER.
• Rotate through all inpatient units including two 10-bed ICUs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounding and collaborate closely with multiple disciplines to enhance patient care.
• Use advanced respiratory equipment such as Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators, Vapotherm, Phillips V60+, and Siemens EPOC bedside ABG analyzers.
• Perform procedures including aerosol treatments, BiPAP management, ventilator management, intubation, arterial line insertion, and bedside bronchoscopy assistance.
• Documentation is done using Meditech system.
• Scheduling requires a minimum of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.
• Floating policy includes rotation throughout all inpatient units.
• Patient interaction includes use of AIDET communication framework.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC
• Experience in Critical Care and Emergency Care settings

Work Environment & Culture

• Join a team of 30 respiratory therapists with diverse experience levels.
• Work in a supportive environment where RTs practice at the top of their license.
• Uniform: Scrubs required.

Additional Information

• The unit uses various ventilators and BiPAP machines.
• The hospital is fully accredited and offers a wide range of specialty centers including Bariatric, Behavioral Health, Cancer, Chest Pain, Breast, Heart & Vascular, Orthopedic, Stroke, Surgical, and Wound Healing Centers.
• Emphasis on high-quality, cost-effective healthcare with core values of compassion, integrity, respect, and teamwork.