Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – RRT, PRN

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team on a PRN Day shift. The role involves delivering inhaled medications, managing ventilated patients, and providing comprehensive respiratory care in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, 1+ year of critical care experience, and an active RRT with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ years of critical care experience required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• NBRC credential preferred; NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (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.

Education

Associate's [Required]

Bachelor's [Preferred]

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team on a PRN Day shift. The role involves delivering inhaled medications, managing ventilated patients, and providing comprehensive respiratory care in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, 1+ year of critical care experience, and an active RRT with BLS certification.