Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.
TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only:
Level II Trauma CenterJoint Commission Comprehensive Stroke CenterLevel III Neonatal Intensive CarePediatric Intensive CareThe most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the PanhandleOur system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACTMake a difference - join our Respiratory Care team!
We pride ourselves on being the only hospital in the region to offer a variety of advanced respiratory therapies. Our highly qualified team is an integral part of the medical
staff and play an invaluable role in the patient experience. We are the Tallahassee community’s hospital for life. Our respiratory therapists serve patients at every moment of life -- the beginning, the end and all the moments in between. Our dynamic respiratory team is ready to provide excellent care in any situation and at any time.
Your Role in Our Mission:
At TMH, our mission is to transform care, advance health and improve lives. Our Respiratory Therapy team combines expertise, cutting-edge technology and a compassionate touch to improve patients’ respiratory health and enhance their quality of life. From routine breathing treatments to critical cases requiring advanced intervention, you will be challenged to think on your feet and adapt to your patients’ needs.
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to help us continue bringing advanced respiratory care to our patients.
In accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures, a Respiratory Therapist must administer general respiratory care modalities, operate independently in all adult intensive care areas and function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population: Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal.With an emphasis on continuing education, a therapist must develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills and knowledge base within these areas while preparing for the next level of respiratory therapy in Pediatric, Neonatal and Critical Care.A therapist should be competent to perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.A role in Respiratory Care requires collaboration with multiple members of a patient's care team, including the implementation and monitoring of all therapeutic modalities per physicians' orders. A therapist must provide on call staffing for department needs.
Reports to:
Supervises:
None WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLYRequired Education:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Required Experience:
2 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult patient population. Validation of competencies for a Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.
Required Certification/License/Registry:
Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care Possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start.Incentives:
We’re thankful for what you do for us. Here’s what we can do for you:
Paid Time OffHealth Insurance (Dental & Vision)Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%Tuition Reimbursement***Scholarship Opportunities***Sign-on bonus, transition allowance******Restrictions may apply
Workplace Type:
On-site (employees come to work in-person) -Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.
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