Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Orlando. This hybrid role involves assessing and implementing care for patients, ensuring the highest standards of respiratory therapy. You will play a crucial role in performing airway maintenance and managing mechanical ventilation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community that focuses on holistic care and professional growth.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• Active Florida State License as Registered Respiratory Therapist needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for assigned patients.
• Perform airway maintenance and respiratory therapies as needed.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators according to policy.

Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Airway Maintenance

Mechanical Ventilation

Respiratory Therapies

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (25011459)

Job Number:

25011459

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus and $5,000 Relocation Bonus** For Eligible Candidates.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Schedule: FT
• Shift: Nights (3-12s)

601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803

The role you’ll contribute:

The Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Hybrid is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Must be able to accept leadership responsibility in the absence of a Lead Therapist/Supervisor/Shift Resource as directed. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, suctioning, extubating, assists with tracheostomy tube insertion, performs trach tube change, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, LMA insertion, endotracheal intubation, and procedural respiratory support.
• Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per protocol.
• Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors mechanical ventilators to include conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associates degree of a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Active and Current Florida State License as Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification