Registered Respiratory Therapist III PRN Wesley Chapel

AdventHealth; Wesley Chapel (FL); 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

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to support inpatient care on a PRN basis. The role emphasizes ventilator management, patient coaching, and adherence to facility protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.

The candidate will work with neonatal to geriatric populations, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and participate in critical care procedures as needed. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within

Qualifications

• Graduate-level respiratory therapist with clinical expertise in patient monitoring, airway management, and critical care.
• Experience in acute care settings and familiarity with arterial blood gas interpretation.
• Demonstrates leadership potential and ability to educate staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on medical necessity and protocols.
• Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.
• Adjusts therapies according to protocol and clinical criteria using diagnostic data.
• Supervises staff and student preceptorship programs and serves as a resource to the team.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and reevaluates patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and analyses to guide respiratory management.
• Responds to emergencies, establishes airways and conducts CPR.
• Supports cardiopulmonary diagnostics and related tests per facility needs.
• Provides assistance with procedures such as sedation and bronchoscopy as required.
• Maintains a supportive environment promoting quality care and staff development.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Arterial line placement

Education and training

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas equipment

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

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

2600 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD

City

WESLEY CHAPEL

State

Florida

Postal Code

33544

Rate

$36.02

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. 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]

Licenses And Certifications

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• 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

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

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.