Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, where you will make a significant impact on patient care. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering essential respiratory therapies, performing critical assessments, and managing advanced ventilation techniques. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment to patient wellness. With a focus on professional growth and community well-being, this is your chance to be part of a dedicated team that uplifts others in their health journey. Embrace the challenge and make a difference today!

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Must have attended a respiratory therapy program and hold a valid state license.
• Requires at least one year of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and deliver respiratory therapy to patients.
• Manage oxygen therapy and intubations as per protocols.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Mechanical Ventilation Knowledge

Non-invasive Ventilation Knowledge

Basic Computer Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Attended Respiratory Therapy Program

RRT or CRT Florida State License

Continuing Education for Licensure

Tools

Computerized Medical Record Documentation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description - Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights (25008725)

Job Number:

25008725

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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

Shift: Nights

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

· First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
· Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
· GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
· One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
· One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
· One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
· One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Women’s Choice Award)
· Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
· Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
· US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)
· America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)

The role you’ll contribute:

Competently performs clinical patient assessment related to job title. Delivers therapy to patients including breathing treatments, EKG’s, and arterial blood gases. Manages oxygen therapy, performs adult and infant intubations, and manages mechanical ventilators per protocol or by following physician specific orders. Assesses patients ordered for respiratory protocol to determine proper type and frequency of respiratory treatment. Adequately completes patient documentation in computer charting system; including documentation in interdisciplinary education and plan of care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Responsible for the delivery of care to patients with conditions that affect their respiratory status. This includes the delivery of aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and lung function testing. Employee is responsible for the drawing, analyzing, and resulting of blood gases.
• If filling as “Lead” for shift, reviews work-load and assists in determining proper staff for following shift and next day. Makes staff assignment, is a resource to staff for technical questions, ensures that work on the shift is completed, ensures completed ECG’s are removed from list and ensures that overdue task and medication list is cleared off.
• Employee is responsible for following the regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab; running quality control and changing analyzer cartridges.
• Proper time management and prioritization skills.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Attended respiratory therapy program prior to obtaining license.
• Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation.
• Mechanical and non-invasive ventilation knowledge.
• Minimum one year Critical care experience.
• RRT or CRT Florida State License.
• Maintains continuing education to meet regulatory requirements for licensure.
• BLS, NRP. If does not have NRP must be obtained within six months of hire.