Advance Regular Respiratory Therapist I PRN Night

Team Member Services; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; 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

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Nights PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide airway management, inhaled therapies, and ventilator care in a high-acuity setting. You will document care, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT certification, 1+ year of critical care experience, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• RRT certification required or NBRC RRT registered.
• 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Florida background screening where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway maintenance and procedures per facility needs.
• Deliver inhaled medications and airway therapies.
• Document procedures and charge accordingly in EMR.
• Respond to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per guidelines.
• Provide respiratory care for patients on ventilators.
• Monitor diagnostic data and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

EMR documentation

Airway management

Ventilator management

Team communication

Pediatric care

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Field of Study: Cardiopulmonary Science

Tools

EMR systems

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:

PRN

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 2100 OCOEE APOPKA RD

City: APOPKA

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32703

Job Description:

SHIFT: PRN - NIGHTS

Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.

Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.

Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.

Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.

Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team.

Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results.

Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.

Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.

Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.

Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care [Required]
• Ability to ensure infection control [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required]
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation [Required]
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gasses, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required]
• Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation [Required]
• Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required]
• Ventilator patient transportation [Required]
• Knowledge and skill to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a health care delivery system [Preferred]
• Experience caring for patients in the Emergency Room [Preferred]
• Knowledge and skill for neonatal patient care-including newborn oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, stabilization, and ventilator care-as applicable [Preferred]
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management and initiation [Preferred]
• Infant and pediatric experience (may be campus specific) [Preferred]

Education:

Associate's [Required]

Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

1+ years of critical care experience [Required]

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

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