Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Minneola (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Minneola, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN role. The incumbent delivers airway and ventilation support, administers inhaled therapies, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

NBRC-RRT credential and BLS are required, with opportunities to grow within a faith-based health system. The position requires critical thinking, strong infection control practices, and prior acute-care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with possible Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NBRC credential maintained as a condition of continued eligibility (Florida may have transitions).
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway maintenance including intubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy tube changes.
• Deliver inhaled medications and manage mechanical ventilation support.
• Document procedures accurately and communicate with the care team.
• Respond to code alerts and provide CPR per guidelines.
• Monitor diagnostic data and adjust the care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Communication skills

Airway management

Ventilator care

Pediatric care (preferred)

Emergency Room experience (preferred)

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

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: Day (United States of America) Address: 1800 N HANCOCK RD City: MINNEOLA State: Florida Postal Code: 34715

Job Description

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]

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. NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility. All States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.97 - $53.88

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.