Certified Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Broward Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NICU

Location

• Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• NICU and PICU experience required (hard stop)

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care in Adult Critical Care, PICU, and NICU settings
• Perform blood gas lab procedures and diagnostic testing
• Obtain, analyze, and record blood gas results
• Conduct quality control and preventative maintenance on blood gas equipment
• Manage mechanical and non-invasive ventilation
• Consult with nursing, ancillary, and medical staff regarding respiratory care
• Recommend plans of care to improve patient outcomes
• Educate and instruct patients, families, staff, and physicians as needed
• Assist with advanced procedures such as intubations, bronchoscopy, and tracheostomy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• NRP certification
• ALS certification
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients
• Perform or assist with advanced procedures: intubations
• Perform or assist with advanced procedures: bronchoscopy
• Perform or assist with advanced procedures: tracheostomy

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background check within 6 months including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance (results within 30 days of start, renewed every 5 years)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start (signed by DO, MD, NP, APRN, or PA), updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TB test: QuantiFERON lab only within 6 months (TSPOT and PPD not accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters or declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or declination
  • Annual flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual fit mask test with approved masks (3M 1860 Regular or Small)
• Two professional references from the last 2 years (state mandated for direct patient contact)
• Annual skills checklist

Required Training and Modules (must be completed online prior to start)

• Clinical and general orientation modules including:

  • Privacy Policy, AHCA Affidavit, Demographic Information Sheet
  • Annual Risk Management Course
  • General Compliance & Ethics Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Comprehensive Emergency Management Education
  • Preventing & Reporting Workplace Harassment
  • Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace (Nursing only)
  • Handling Hazardous Drugs (Nursing only)
  • Clinical Reference Guides (Nursing only)
  • Dysphagia and Aspiration Precautions (Nursing only)
  • Stroke and Stroke Core Measures Review (Nursing and IR Techs)
  • Nurses' Guide to Safely Administering IV Medication (Nursing only)
  • End of Life Module (Nursing only)
  • Procedural Sedation Adults and Pediatrics Course (Nursing only)
  • Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Course (Nursing in OR/Perioperative)
  • Formaldehyde Course (Nursing in OR/Perioperative)
  • Laser Safety Module (OR Nurses only)
  • PPE Donning and Doffing for COVID-19 (Nursing and Respiratory)
  • Additional nursing-specific modules as applicable

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles are accepted
• Badge photo required (passport-style, white background, no hats or sunglasses)
• Must comply with all facility-specific compliance and security forms
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Certified Respiratory Therapists with NICU and PICU expertise seeking a travel contract in Florida with night shifts.