Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time

AdventHealth; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth Davenport is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to support patients with airway management, inhaled therapies, and critical care monitoring. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include code response, ventilator management, hemodynamic procedures, and delivering safe, compassionate respiratory care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• 1+ year of critical care experience required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NBRC credentialed required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Communication skills

Airway management

Ventilation support

ABG sampling

Pediatric care

Emergency care

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Respiratory Therapy education

Job description

AdventHealth Davenport is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to support patients with airway management, inhaled therapies, and critical care monitoring. You will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include code response, ventilator management, hemodynamic procedures, and delivering safe, compassionate respiratory care to diverse patient populations in a fast-paced hospital setting.