Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; 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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management and blood gas analysis, within a high-acuity setting. The role supports interdisciplinary rounds, quality control, and cost-conscious care, ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes.

A NBRC credential and BLS/NRP are required, with significant opportunities for clinical instruction and leadership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of critical care experience (Required).
• 3+ years Respiratory Care experience (Required).
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients, including aerosolized meds, oxygen, and ventilation.
• Draw, analyze, and report blood gas results.
• Respond to rapid responses and code blues; perform CPR as needed.
• Manage ventilators (invasive and non-invasive) and document changes.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and capnography; perform respiratory therapies per orders.
• Participate in rounds to impact length of stay and readmission rates.
• Assist with clinical instruction and act as shift lead when needed.
• Comply with lab regulatory requirements and quality control.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

CPR

Education

Respiratory therapy program

Tools

NBRC credential

BLS

NRP

RRT

Job description

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management and blood gas analysis, within a high-acuity setting. The role supports interdisciplinary rounds, quality control, and cost-conscious care, ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes.

A NBRC credential and BLS/NRP are required, with significant opportunities for clinical instruction and leadership.