Night PRN Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a PRN Night Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive airway and ventilator support in a patient-centered environment.

You will deliver inhaled medications, monitor respiratory status, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to set goals, ensure infection control, and document care in the EMR. A minimum of 1 year in critical care is preferred, with RRT and BLS certifications required.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care.
• Infection control responsibilities and adherence to safety protocols.
• Excellent written and oral communication, EMR documentation.
• Airway management skills including intubation.
• Ability to operate and manage mechanical ventilation including invasive/non-invasive modes.
• Ability to perform ABG puncture and arterial cannulation.
• Pediatric/adult/geriatric care knowledge (preferred).
• ER patient experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
• Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
• Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.
• Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results.
• Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.
• Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Communication

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG puncture

Pediatric care

Emergency room experience

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a PRN Night Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive airway and ventilator support in a patient-centered environment.

You will deliver inhaled medications, monitor respiratory status, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to set goals, ensure infection control, and document care in the EMR. A minimum of 1 year in critical care is preferred, with RRT and BLS certifications required.