Respiratory Therapist
Fort Pierce, Florida
Lawnwood Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Facility: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
• City: Fort Pierce, Florida
• State: Florida

Employment Type

• Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 437
• Number of Staff: 60
• Staff Composition:

  • Director
  • Permanent staff: 7-8 RRTs
  • Per diem help: 3-4 RRTs
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: Director, Manager, Supervisor, 8-10 RRTs
  • Night Shift: Supervisor, 8-10 RRTs
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 44-46 procedures per shift
• Type of Equipment:

  • Servo I ventilators
  • Nebulizers
  • Hamilton ventilators
  • V60, Astral CPAP & BIPAP machines
  • ABGs, CPT
• EMR System: Meditech

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience

Preferred Skills

• Trauma experience
• Previous experience with Meditech

Typical Procedures

• Treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with:

  • Respiratory insufficiencies
  • Asthma
  • Pneumonia
  • Emphysema

Best Personality Fit

• Team player
• Critical thinker
• Patient care focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach with physicians

Dress Code

• Attire: Light Grey for RRTs

Awards/Recognition

• Accredited by the Joint Commission
• Designated Certified Primary Stroke Center
• 5-star recipient for the treatment of heart attacks for 11 consecutive years