Respiratory Therapist 

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment 

Tuition Reimbursement

Robust Benefits Package

Shift: 

• Day and night shifts available 
• 12 hour shifts
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Dreaming of living in paradise? Want to join a team delivering unmatched patient care? Enjoy leading an incredible team? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

Requirements:

• An Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation in accordance with Chapter 468 of the Florida Statutes, or NBRC Certified Respiratory Technician with state license.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
• Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) certification preferred. 

About the Job:

The Respiratory Therapist, under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care Services, is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders and department policies and procedures. Utilizes judgmental responsibility to give correct therapy to assess the effectiveness of therapy associated with therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity, chest physiotherapy and rehabilitation and pulmonary function testing. 

• Intubation, neonatal and labor and delivery experience are highly recommended.
• 5 years of experience preferred.

Lower Keys Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echocardiography, the American College of Radiology for mammography, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center, and by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital has also been recognized with the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. Established in 1971, Lower Keys Medical Center is licensed as a 167-bed acute care hospital with 24 hour emergency department care, laboratory and radiology services, and medical transport.

Lower Key Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.