Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth Corporate; Minneola (FL); 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 from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Minneola, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform airway management, deliver inhaled therapies, and provide critical care support. The role includes responding to Code Blue emergencies, developing care plans with a multidisciplinary team, and monitoring patients’ diagnostic data and ventilator status.

Requires NBRC credential, BLS, and 1+ year CCU experience. The position is night shift (PRN) in a community hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
• Infection control.
• Effective documentation in the EMR and ability to adapt to computer systems.
• Airway management including endotracheal intubation.
• Support for inhaled therapies and ventilation.
• Ability to operate and liberate mechanical ventilation modes.
• Experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric care.
• ER experience is preferred.
• BLS CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs airway maintenance including intubation and airway device changes.
• Delivers inhaled medications and lung therapies.
• Documents and bills for procedures accurately.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Sets patient goals and develops a care plan with the team.
• Monitors diagnostic data and labs; communicates with the team.
• Completes orientation and critical care training programs.
• Provides respiratory care for patients on ventilators and during transport.
• Performs hemodynamic procedures as facility needs.
• Adheres to safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

EMR documentation

Airway management

Ventilation management

Mechanical ventilation

Pediatric care

ER experience

BLS CPR

NBRC credential maintenance

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:

Night (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]

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.
• 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]
• ActiveNBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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

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.