Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist I

adventhealth; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,927 - 66,813; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care in a critical care setting. You will perform airway management, deliver inhaled therapies, and monitor patient response within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 1+ year of critical care experience, NBRC credential, and BLS. Associate’s degree is required with a preference for a Bachelor's. Night shift and PRN schedule may apply at this facility.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of critical care experience.
• NBRC credential must be maintained.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs airway management and airway maintenance.
• Delivers inhaled medications and therapies.
• Documents and charges procedures accurately.
• Responds to Code Blue with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Assesses patients and plans care with multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors and interprets diagnostic data.
• Provides respiratory care for patients on ventilators, invasive and non-invasive.
• Ensures infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Communication

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG access/monitoring

Pediatric/adult/geriatric care

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NBRC credential

BLS certification

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:

2000 FOWLER GROVE BLVD

City:

WINTER GARDEN

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34787

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.
• Assess 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:

$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 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.