Lead Respiratory Therapist

Position Title: Lead Respiratory Therapist

Location: Tallahassee, FL, USA

Shift Details

• Shift: 12 HR Nights
• Shift Per Week: 3
• Scheduled Hours: 36
• Shift Start Time: 07:00 PM
• Shift End Time: 07:00 AM

Compensation

• Minimum Rate Per Hour: $31.12
• Maximum Rate Per Hour: $36.95
• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Position Summary

The Lead Respiratory Therapist will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. This role involves performing a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, as well as monitoring patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The therapist will be a crucial part of the patient care team, ensuring that all respiratory care is in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with the placement of artificial airways and the initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and intervene as necessary.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

Qualifications

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Associate Degree
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate (must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date)
• 5 years of RRT experience (Experience in acute, LTAC, or other settings)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off company stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, and certification support
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.