Respiratory Therapist

This associate will perform routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and metabolic assessment testing.

Performs complete and accurate patient assessment or reassessment.

Provides education to the patient and /or patient/guardian in a manner that the recipient understands in order to contribute to positive patient care outcome and patient satisfaction.

Performs arterial and capillary punctures for blood gas analysis (rare).

Performs quality controls and ensures preventative maintenance is completed on diagnostic equipment.

Assists with patient flow of clinic and ensures provider's orders are carried out.

Qualifications:


* Florida State License required


* NBRC - RRT required


* American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within 6 months of hire