Why should I be a Respiratory Therapist?
Five reasons why:
1) I really enjoy helping people.
2) I like math and science.
3) I like variety in a job.
4) I want to be mobile.
5) I’m looking for a career with multiple opportunities.
Seven questions and answers:
1) Which hospitals are your clinical affiliates?
Flagler Hospital (St. Augustine), Florida Hospital Flagler – Palm Coast, Putnam Community Medical Center (Palatka, FL),
Orange Park Medical Center, Kindred Hospital (Green Cove Springs), Shand’s at Jacksonville,
Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Medical Center (Jacksonville), Baptist South Hospital
2) What is the local salary for a Respiratory Therapist?
3) Where will you find Respiratory Therapists?
ICU’s, ER, Flight teams, floor therapy, sleep labs, newborn ICU, pediatric ICU, skilled nursing facilities, home care, pulmonary rehab, Pulmonary function labs, Asthma education, Doctor’s offices.
4) Will I get to work with simulators?
Yes, low fidelity simulators right now.
5) Do I have to pass a National Board Exam?
Yes, you have to pass an exam to become a CRT(Certified Respiratory Therapist ). Upon completion of this then you will take a RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) exam.
6) Can I work during the program?
We strongly advise against Full-time work. This program is a full-time, 5 day a week program.
7) What equipment do you work with?
Nebulizers, medications, bronchoscopies, ventilators, needles, defibrillators, oxygen masks, oxygen tanks, pulmonary function equipment, code blue equipment, oxygen hoods, nasal cpap (adult and pediatric), sensormedics oscillator(peds), transport equipment and a WHOLE LOT MORE!
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