Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

1 day ago

FloridaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nicklaus Children's Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights in United States. Job Summary Performs all respiratory therapy patient modalities prescribed under a physician's order. Assigned primarily to MedSurg.

Key Responsibilities

Assesses patients in terms of clinical condition (heart rate, respiratory rate, etc.

) and documents findings (Pre/Post therapy) in an accurate and timely manner.

Provides feedback to physician(s).

Ensures proper communication between physicians and families.

Requirements

Ntl Board Respiratory Care American Heart Association BLS

maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association ACLS required within 30 days of hire

maintain active and in good standing throughout employment American Heart Association PALS required within 30 days of hire

maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP American Academy of Pediatrics required within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Nicklaus Children's Hospital as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Nights.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyPatient AssessmentVentilator ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisTrach CareAirway ClearanceSBAR CommunicationPatient EducationInfection ControlEmergency ResponsePediatric CareNeonatal CareCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Blood Gas Analysis, Trach Care, Airway Clearance, SBAR Communication, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Performs all prescribed respiratory therapy modalities for MedSurg and ICU patients, including the management of invasive and non-invasive ventilators. Responsible for patient assessment, documentation, and providing education to patients and families while participating in emergency codes.

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