Certified Respiratory Therapist

Company: Highlands Regional Medical Center
Location: Sebring
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE: Full-timeCertified Respiratory TherapistRespiratory Therapy DepartmentStatus, Shift, FTEHighlands Regional Medical CenterSebring, FL**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available - Apply Today!**External Candidates Only. For more information, contact: Kimberly ZavalaFacility Description:Highlands Regional Medical Center is a 126-bed acute hospital providing a full range of Emergency, Surgical and Inpatient and Outpatient services. Serving Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding counties since 1965, Highlands Regional Medical Center offers advanced technology--and attracts the most highly qualified physicians and surgeons--in the area.--The Emergency Room offers the area?s only dedicated Senior ER featuring designated parking, hearing amplifiers, optical devices, special attention to discharge planning and one-on-one help with scheduling follow-up appointments. The Orthopedic Institute at Highlands provides patients undergoing joint replacement surgery an upscale environment while also promoting wellness and healing. The hospital specializes in surgical services close to home including minimally invasive procedures, which can result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery.Highlands Regional Medical Center's--personnel, consisting of highly trained professionals, are dedicated to ensure consistent excellence in healthcare delivery.--We invite you to learn more about our career opportunities as well as living in Sebring, ?The City on the Circle,? which is home to the Sebring International Raceway as well as a wide range of boutique and gallery shopping opportunities, fine and casual dining, and a host of parks and lakes that satisfy all recreational interests.Benefits:We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. We offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include: * Student Loan Repayment** Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs** Paid Personal Leave* 401k (100% annual match ? 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)* Identity Theft Protection discounts* Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options* Adoption Assistance* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)**If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position.Job Description:Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.Qualifications * Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree.* Current Certified Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida.* Current BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP certification.* Previous Respiratory Therapy Experience Preferred.Notice Our Company?s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.

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