Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

AdventHealth; Winter Park (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to uplifting the community through holistic care. As an Advanced Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care at a well-established facility. Your expertise in respiratory therapy will be essential in assessing and treating patients, ensuring optimal respiratory function. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a compassionate team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete orientation and airway management certification.
• Proficient in respiratory therapy procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care.
• Respond to emergencies and perform critical care procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Airway Management

Mechanical Ventilation

CPR

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Patient Monitoring 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.

**Schedule:** **PRN - Days 7a-7p**

**The community you’ll be caring for:**

• Winter Park Memorial Hospital has continuously served the residents of Winter Park and its surrounding communities for more than 50 years

• Chartered in 1951, the hospital has grown from the visionary efforts of a handful of Winter Park residents and community leaders to a 307-bed acute care facility that is a model of community health and wellness

• Over the years the hospital has continually expanded to meet the needs of the community, adding an upscale obstetrics and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Dr. P. Phillips Baby Place, cancer care at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Winter Park, and state-of-the-art surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation at the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute

**The role you’ll contribute:**

The Advanced/Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Ability to accept lead responsibility in the absence of a Lead Therapist / Supervisor, as directed. Specific age groups are identified in the principal duties and job responsibilities section.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Must satisfactorily complete an orientation, airway management certification, critical care and advanced critical care-training program, a proficiency exam, and be proficient at all applicable procedures defined below.

+ Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.

+ Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, suctioning, extubation, assists with bronchoscopy, assists with tracheostomy tube insertion, performs trach tube change, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, LMA insertion, endotracheal intubation, and procedural respiratory support.

+ Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, prescriber care plans, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per prescriber care plan. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per prescriber care plan.

+ Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors mechanical ventilators to include conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

+ Properly performs hemodynamic procedures to include: arterial cannulation, assembly, calibration; assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration; performs cardiac output and hemodynamic / cardiopulmonary profiles **.**

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:**

**EDUCATION, LICENSES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

+ Associate’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

+ Active and Current Florida State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

**EDUCATION, LICENSE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:**

· Associate degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

_·_ _Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care_

· _(NBRC)_

_·_ _Active RRT-ACCS credential (Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Specialist) from the_

· _National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)_

· _For Winter Park and East Orlando:_ Current NRP certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Respiratory Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Winter Park

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24037794

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.