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SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, FL, United States


Responsibilities
This opportunity is full‑time at 36 hours per week, offers full‑time benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. NICU experience is required.

Job Responsibilities
Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and acts as a resource person. Is able to cross‑train in other areas and willing to float to fulfill hospital needs. Participates in department QI studies, in‑services, and meetings. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calls a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Assesses and maintains airway, assists with intubation, and transports the intubated stroke patient. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1‑hour online training.

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA approved program.

Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida.

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required.

Minimum one (1) year experience in neonatal intensive care services and/or completion of department’s NICU orientation.

Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute critical care setting.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Educational Assistance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations

HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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