Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Minneola (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Part 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 Minneola, FL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a part-time night shift. You will perform airway management, deliver inhaled medications, document charges, respond to Code Blue, and assess and intervene based on patient needs.

Requirements include an Associate's in Respiratory Therapy, RRT and BLS, 1+ year of critical care experience; Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred. The role offers benefits from day one and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year of critical care experience required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Airway maintenance and management including ventilation care.
• Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy.
• Documents and charges for procedures in the EMR.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies and provides CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Assesses patient needs and intervenes accordingly; manages various ventilation modes.

Skills

Airway management

Infection control

Documentation in EMR

Ventilator support

Critical thinking

Team communication

Pediatric care prep

Emergency response

Education

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

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: Part time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 1800 N HANCOCK RD

City: MINNEOLA

State: Florida

Postal Code: 34715

Job Description:

Scheduled: Part Time

Shift: 18:45-07:15; Rotating Weekends

Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, ex intubation, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care
• Ability to ensure infection control
• 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
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation
• 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
• Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
• Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilator patient transportation
• 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'sin Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [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.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range: $26.08 - $48.50

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.