Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This vital role involves assessing and implementing care for patients while leading in the absence of supervisors. You will utilize your expertise in airway maintenance, mechanical ventilation, and respiratory therapies to provide exceptional care. With a commitment to community well-being, this position offers a chance to thrive professionally in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are ready to embrace a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

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 and implement treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Perform airway maintenance and respiratory therapies as needed.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators per policy.

Skills

Airway maintenance

Patient assessment skills

Mechanical ventilation

Respiratory therapies

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Job description

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

1. Benefits from Day One
2. Paid Days Off from Day One
3. 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)

Location: 601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Orlando

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

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
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25011459

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.