AA*Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights Connerton

AdventHealth Connerton; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

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 support acute care with a range of therapies, bronchoscopy support, and patient education. You will manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and ensure high standards of infection control and safety.

The role requires an AMA-certified Respiratory Therapist with RRT credentials, 1+ year of acute care experience, and ability to work night shifts on-site.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABG puncture and analysis
• CPR and airway management skills required
• Oscillatory chest physiotherapy applications
• Non-invasive oxygen therapies & devices knowledge
• Respiratory monitoring and pulse oximetry applications
• Medicated aerosol and bronchial therapies knowledge
• Basic spirometry skills
• Routine oxygen delivery devices and oximetry
• Non-invasive high flow and heliox therapies
• Tracheostomy care and changes including decannulation
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilator management
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art technology and computer systems
• Strong oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and ensure equipment readiness
• Document and charge procedures accurately
• Educate patients on therapy modalities and care benefits
• Follow infection control and safety standards
• Initiate/maintain ventilators and oxygen delivery per protocol
• Perform airway maintenance and suctioning
• Respond to Code Blue with CPR per AHA guidelines
• Analyze arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings
• Support clinical instruction and staff precepting

Skills

ABG puncture

CPR & airway management

Oscillatory chest therapy

Non-invasive oxygen therapies

Respiratory monitoring

Medicated aerosol therapies

Spirometry

Oxygen delivery devices

High flow therapy

Heliox therapy

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator management

State-of-the-art tech usage

Effective communication

End tidal CO2 monitoring

Care of pediatric/ neonatal patients

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*****

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 inRespiratory 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:

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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.