Registered Respiratory Therapist

adventhealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

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

Sign On Bonus Up to $15,000

Relocation Bonus Up to $5,000

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform neonate, pediatric, and adult respiratory care procedures with life support therapies as needed. The role requires coordination with the interdisciplinary team to determine best treatment plans and ensure patient safety.

Position includes comprehensive benefits, relocation and sign-on options, and opportunities for career development within a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Field of Study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• 1+ year critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory care procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Initiates and maintains therapy and life support techniques per hospital needs.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine treatment plans in consultation with healthcare team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies and provides CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Operates and monitors mechanical ventilators and airway support equipment.

Skills

Patient care skills

Education

Associate Degree

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:

601 E Rollins St

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32803

Job Description:

Sign On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Relocation Bonus: Up to $5,000

Shift: Days - 6:45am - 7:15pm. 3 days per week - Required to work every other weekend

Address: 601 E Rollins Street Orlando FL 32803

Responsible for performing routine respiratory care procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients per hospital needs. This position initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support techniques and equipment. This role provides preventive, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardiopulmonary system in assigned patient care areas. In addition, this position applies knowledge and skills necessary for appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families. Additionally, this role demonstrates and maintains minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills.

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.

• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.

• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.

• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.

• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.

• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs. [Required]

Education:

• Associate [Required]

Field of Study:

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS)[Required]
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$23.71 - $44.09

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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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