Registered Respiratory Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Celebration, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care needs across age groups, from neonatal to geriatric. You will adjust therapies per protocol, draw blood gases, and monitor ventilator settings, collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

The role emphasizes education, leadership potential, and adherence to NBRC/ACLS/BLS/PALS requirements in a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program; NBRC credential.
• Experience in an acute hospital environment with blood gas management.
• Strong clinical skills with patient-focused care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on clinical data.
• Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation with periodic reevaluation.
• Responds to emergencies, maintains airways, and performs CPR as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Airway management

Ventilator management

Arterial line placements

Leadership potential

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 400 CELEBRATION PL City: CELEBRATION State: Florida Postal Code: 34747

Job Description

Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols. Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work. Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs. Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours. Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.

Responds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR. Operates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms per facility needs. Provides assistance with additional services such as conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans-radial band removal per facility needs. Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development, and high morale. Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Monitors patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations [Required]
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served. [Preferred]
• Ventilator Management for all populations served. [Preferred]
• Arterial line placements. [Preferred]
• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities. [Preferred]
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training. [Required]
• Experience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management. [Required]
• Routinely assesses the respiratory status of the patient and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated. [Required]
• Identifies immediate/potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs. [Required]
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members. [Required]
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly. Seeks to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards. Customer service is always the primary objective in day-to-day interactions. Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly. [Required]
• Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. [Required]

Education

Associate [Required] Bachelor’s [Preferred] Field of Study: in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

3+ years of hospital experience as RRT [Required]

Additional Information

NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility. All States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.97 - $53.88

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.