Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Expert

AdventHealth; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth Palm Coast in Florida is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessment, therapy, and ventilator support in an acute care setting. You will assist with bronchoscopy and educate patients on therapy benefits within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Florida RRT licensure, NBRC maintenance, and 1+ year of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Florida State Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• NBRC credential maintained as condition of continued eligibility in Florida.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in acute care setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with bronchoscopy support and ventilator management desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine therapy efficacy per protocol.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and equipment setup.
• Document procedures and charges accurately for quality standards.
• Provide education to patients on therapy modalities and benefits.
• Perform respiratory therapies and ventilator management as prescribed.
• Respond to Code Blue emergencies and support ACLS outcomes.

Skills

ABG puncture & analysis

CPR & airway management

Ventilator management

Bronchoscopy assistance

Non-invasive oxygen therapies

End-tidal CO2 monitoring

Effective communication

Infection control practices

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Field of study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

AdventHealth Palm Coast in Florida is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessment, therapy, and ventilator support in an acute care setting. You will assist with bronchoscopy and educate patients on therapy benefits within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Florida RRT licensure, NBRC maintenance, and 1+ year of acute care experience.