Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Ventilators & Codes

1103 Team Member Services; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medications. You will draw and analyze blood gases, respond to code blue events with CPR, and document patient progress.

The role requires valid RT credentials and prior critical care experience. Responsibilities include assisting with bronchoscopy, monitoring capnography, and guiding interdisciplinary rounds to optimize

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist with RN/RT credentials preferred.
• Experience in critical care settings and ventilator management.
• Strong knowledge of blood gas analysis and respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including aerosolized meds, oxygen, and ventilation.
• Draw, analyze, and report blood gas results.
• Respond to rapid responses and code blue with CPR as needed.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation and document changes.
• Support bronchoscopies and capnography; perform therapies per orders.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Rapid response & CPR

Blood gas analysis

Education

Technical/Vocational School

Respiratory therapy program

Job description

AdventHealth in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medications. You will draw and analyze blood gases, respond to code blue events with CPR, and document patient progress.

The role requires valid RT credentials and prior critical care experience. Responsibilities include assisting with bronchoscopy, monitoring capnography, and guiding interdisciplinary rounds to optimize