Registered Respiratory Therapist l - Nights

adventhealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,662 - 60,738; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Relocation Bonus: Up to $5,000

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform essential respiratory care for patients across all age groups. This full-time role involves documenting therapy procedures, responding to medical emergencies, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualified candidates must have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, state certifications, and demonstrate strong patient care skills. The position offers bonuses and a pay range of $23.71 to $44.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• Responsible for routine respiratory care procedures for diverse patient needs.
• Must possess skills to care for neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Education in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures and maintain therapy equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams; document all procedures accurately.
• Conduct assessments of arterial blood gases and manage ventilators.

Skills

Patient care skills for various age groups

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Basic Life Support - CPR Certification

State Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Job description

Location

601 E Rollins St, Orlando, Florida 32803

Schedule

Full-time

Night shift (United States of America)

Night – 6:45pm to 7:15am, 3 days per week, required to work every other weekend.

Bonuses

• Sign On Bonus: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Bonus: Up to $5,000

Job Description

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

• Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

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

Pay Range

$23.71 - $44.09

EEO Statement

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