Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912
Department: Respiratory Care
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3/6:45:00 PM to 7:15:00 AM
New Pay Rates: $31.39- $52.73Gulf Coast Medical Center Respiratory Therapist Overview- 699-bed acute care hospital located in Fort Myers, serving as a major healthcare hub in Southwest Florida.
- Provides advanced care in:
- Trauma and emergency medicine
- Stroke care
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
- Recognized as:
- An accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
- The regions only Level II Trauma Center
- Highly rated by CMS and The Leapfrog Group
- Respiratory/Pulmonary Care is integrated into critical and acute care services, supporting patients from emergency treatment through rehabilitation and education.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities- Deliver respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
- Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical respiratory procedures.
- Administers:
- Oxygen therapy
- Therapeutic respiratory treatments
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Manage respiratory support from emergency ventilation through recovery.
- Perform all procedures according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- Maintain demonstrated competency and proficiency for all assigned respiratory care modalities.
What We Offer You:- Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives(if eligible)
- Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- Professional Development earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS certification.
- Retirement Match up to 5%
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
Laurel Bush - Recruiter I look forward to speaking with you!
https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/LeeHealth/LaurelBush
RequirementsEducation: Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.
Experience: No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.
Certification: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.
License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
