Registered Respiratory Therapist
Key West, Florida
Lower Keys Medical Center
$1,503-1,986/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position
Location: Key West, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM, 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts, no block scheduling)
Employment Type: Travel
Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in respiratory therapy
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Florida RRT or CRT license
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Experience:
- Comfortable independently working with NICU patients
- Pediatric experience is also acceptable
- Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with Medhost charting system
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services following approved protocols and department policies. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
- Maintaining airways and ventilator management
- Insertion of arterial lines and intubations
- Conducting pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gas analysis
Additional Notes
- AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) certification is required for Florida placements
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
This role is ideal for respiratory therapists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts and have experience with NICU or pediatric patients.
Facility
Lower Keys Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Lower Keys Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 111 beds
Key West, FL
About
Key West sits at the southernmost point in the country at the end of the 180-mile stretch of Florida Keys. It's home to the original Margaritaville and has a renowned beach party vibe. Duval Street is one of the most popular places to be with its lively bars, including the famous Sloppy Joe's, a favorite of novelist Ernest Hemingway. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum sits within his 1851 Spanish colonial home, where he wrote the majority of his life's work and still contains the original furniture. Of course, Key West is also popular for watersports like sailing and snorkeling while boasting many beautiful beaches for soaking up the sun. At the end of every day, locals and tourists alike gather at Mallory Square for the nightly sunset-watching ritual, which often includes musicians and various street performers.
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