Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist Cardiopulmonary Department Per Diem, Varied Shift, 0.
001 FTE Highlands Hospital Sebring, FL Facility Description: Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute hospital providing a full range of Emergency, Surgical and Inpatient and Outpatient services.
Serving Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding counties since 1965, Highlands Hospital offers advanced technology and attracts the most highly qualified physicians and surgeons in the area.
The Emergency Room offers the area's only dedicated Senior ER featuring designated parking, hearing amplifiers, optical devices, special attention to discharge planning and one-on-one help with scheduling follow-up appointments.
The Orthopedic Institute at Highlands provides patients undergoing joint replacement surgery an upscale environment while also promoting wellness and healing.
The hospital specializes in surgical services close to home including minimally invasive procedures, which can result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery.
Highlands Hospital's personnel, consisting of highly trained professionals, are dedicated to ensure consistent excellence in healthcare delivery.
We invite you to learn more about our career opportunities as well as living in Sebring, "The City on the Circle," which is home to the Sebring International Raceway as well as a wide range of boutique and gallery shopping opportunities, fine and casual dining, and a host of parks and lakes that satisfy all recreational interests.
Job Description: Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician.
The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care.
Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.
Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.
Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.
The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.
Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Performs all other duties required.
Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree.
Current Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP certification.
Previous Respiratory Therapy Experience Preferred.