AA*Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights Connerton

1103 Team Member Services; Connerton (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Land O Lakes, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, assist with bronchoscopy, manage ventilators and airway care on the Night shift. You will document procedures, educate patients, and uphold infection control standards.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance; the role requires strong knowledge of respiratory therapies, ABG analysis and critical care skills, with dedication to compassionate, whole-person care.

Qualifications

• Requires AMA-approved program completion in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC-registered (RRT).
• 1+ year of clinical acute care experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine therapy efficacy per protocols.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic/therapeutic bronchoscopies and ensure equipment readiness.
• Document and code procedures accurately for quality assurance.
• Provide patient education on therapy modalities and care benefits.
• Maintain infection control practices and safe body mechanics.
• Initiate and monitor ventilator systems and airway management as per protocol.

Skills

ABG puncture

CPR & airway management

Oscillatory chest physiotherapy

Non-invasive oxygen therapies

Ventilator management

Advanced tracheostomy care

Infection control & safety

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 9441 HEALTH CENTER DR City: LAND O LAKES State: Florida Postal Code: 34637

Job Description:

*****Up to 20K Sign on Bonus and Up to $10K Relocation*****

Schedule:Full Time Shift:Nights 6:30pm to 7:00am

• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards.
• Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting.
• Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation.
• Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures.
• Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
• Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required]
• CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning [Required]
• Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications [Required]
• Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices [Required]
• Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications [Required]
• Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies [Required]
• Basic Spirometry [Required]
• Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry [Required]
• Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy [Required]
• Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy [Required]
• Basic Tracheotomy Care [Required]
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy change & de-cannulation [Required]
• Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required]
• Invasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required]
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations [Required]
• Bronchoscopy Assist [Required]
• Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications [Required]
• Effective Oral and Written Communication [Required]
• Esophageal balloon manometry [Required]
• Ventilator waveform interpretation skills [Required]
• Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications [Required]
• Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills [Required]

Education:

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]

Work Experience:

1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$23.94 - $44.53

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.