Respiratory Therapist

```Job Summary```
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing respiratory care to patients with breathing difficulties or disorders. Your expertise in airway management, acute care, and critical care will be essential in delivering high-quality patient care.

```Responsibilities```
- Assess and evaluate patients' respiratory conditions
- Develop and implement appropriate respiratory care plans
- Treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Perform diagnostic tests to assess lung function
- Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

```Skills```
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Strong knowledge of respiratory physiology and medical terminology
- Proficiency in airway management techniques
- Ability to perform patient assessments and interpret diagnostic test results
- Competence in administering medications via various delivery methods
- Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with healthcare team members
- Basic life support certification

If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional respiratory care.

Healthcare setting:

• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Shifts:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RRT (Required)
• RCP License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32534: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person