CERTIFIED/REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

University Hospital and Medical Center has been serving the Broward County community since 1974. Located about 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, this private 317-bed facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and staffed by approximately 550 physicians and 1,000 healthcare professionals.
Some of our specialty services include:Behavioral Health services at University Pavilion offering a wide scope of both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment.Medical Oncology - 38 bed unitBreast StereotacticsOrthopedics and Joint Replacement - 38 bed surgical/ortho unit with 8 bed Joint Replacement UnitTelemetry - Cardiac/Respiratory patientsCritical Care - 15 bed unit Cardio/Pulmonary patientsSurgical Services - 5 Operating Rooms focused on Joint Replacement, Urology, Bariatrics, Ambulatory and General Surgeries.Imaging Services - modalities including CT Scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Kyphoplasty, Aortic Stent Graphs, Angiograms, Inferior Vena Cava Filters, Peripheral Stenting, Venous Access, Port Placements, TIPS (Trans-jugular-intra-hepatic-portal-systemic shunt), Ultrasound and General DiagnosticEmergency Services - Level II unit with six separate overflow bedsOsteoporosis ScreeningRehabilitative Services - extensive inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services Department. The rehab team specializes in stroke, arthritis, hand, orthopedic, cardiac and industrial rehabilitation.Wound Healing Center - unique outpatient program, which provides comprehensive, advanced treatment to patients with chronic, non-healing wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and wounds resulting from trauma.
Specialty: CARDIOPULMONARYCategory: RespiratorySchedule: Both
7am to 7pmPosition Summary: University Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and document patient response to therapy/treatements, communicate to members of the health care team and implement necessary changes to care. The selected candidate will also perform and document diagnostic and therapeutic procedures required by patient assignment consistent with scientific principles, hospital and department policies, patient age and/or developmental needs.General Responsibilities: **Benefits: ***Additional Benefits: **Benefits for Full-time and Part-time EmployeesSpecialty Training ProgramProfessional Recognition ProgramSign-On Bonus for Full-time StaffComputerized Documentation SystemsReferral BonusesShift Diffs starting at 3pm and weekendsFlexible Work SchedulesTuition Assistance12-Hour ShiftsChild Care DiscountsVacation and Sick Time401K, Retirement, Health, Dental and much more..
To apply for open positions, please could fax your resume to 954-724-6666 or click on the to apply link and cut and paste your resume. You may also download an application at http://www.uhmchealth.com/cpm/UHMC-Application.pdf REQUIREMENTS
CRT/RRT Florida Licensure, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
1 - 3 years of acute care experience