Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Day Shift - PT

AdventHealth; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Davenport is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care, including ventilation support and blood gas analysis. Position requires 1+ year critical care and 3+ years respiratory care experience, RRT license, NBRC credential, BLS and NRP.

Join a team focused on patient-centered care and professional development in a dynamic hospital setting. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• RRT license is required and active.
• NBRC credential as RRT must be active.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP certification required.
• 1+ year of critical care experience and 3+ years respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including aerosolized meds, oxygen therapy, and ventilation.
• Draw, analyze, and report blood gas results; respond to rapid response and code blue; CPR as needed.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators and document changes.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and manage BiPAP and end-tidal CO2 monitoring.
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to patient care to reduce length of stay and readmission.
• Assist with staff instruction and act as shift lead when required.
• Follow blood gas lab regulations and perform quality control and maintenance.
• Identify cost-control methods while maintaining patient care.
• Complete ECGs and report errors to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Respiratory care experience

Team collaboration

Education

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Required

Active NBRC Credentialed RRT – Required

BLS Certification – Required

NRP Certification – Required

Job description

AdventHealth Davenport is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care, including ventilation support and blood gas analysis. Position requires 1+ year critical care and 3+ years respiratory care experience, RRT license, NBRC credential, BLS and NRP.

Join a team focused on patient-centered care and professional development in a dynamic hospital setting. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth within the