Critical Care Respiratory Therapist PRN

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 67,939,000 - 126,336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave – 4 weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory and oxygen therapies, monitoring ventilators, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, BLS, and State Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials; 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.
• BLS certification required.
• 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Night shift and weekend/holiday coverage may be required.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; reports findings.
• Operates and maintains mechanical ventilators per protocol.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to optimize therapy.

Skills

Patient care skills

Education

Associate

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: 7727 LAKE UNDERHILL RD

City: ORLANDO

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32822

Job Description:

Schedule: Night shift 6:45am-7:15pm. Weekend and holiday as well as Occasional evening or night coverage may be required

Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.

Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.

Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.

Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.

Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs. [Required]

Education:

Associate [Required]

Field of Study:

in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

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:

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Pay Range:

$23.71 - $44.09

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject 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.