Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights

AdventHealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full 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 Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Ocala, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 1+ year of acute care experience to join our night shift team. You will perform respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, assist in bronchoscopy, and respond to Code Blue emergencies per AHA guidelines.

You will also educate patients and document care thoroughly. Requirements include an Associate's degree and NBRC-certified RRT status, with strong skills in airway management, oxygen therapy, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Assesses patients using protocols and chart reviews to guide therapy decisions.
• Maintains regulatory and quality standards in respiratory care.
• Provides patient education on therapy benefits and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety regulations.
• Supports clinical instruction and staff precepting.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery per protocol.
• Maintains ventilators and manages invasive/non-invasive ventilation.
• Assists with bronchoscopy procedures and equipment setup.
• Responds to Code Blue with CPR according to AED guidelines.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and reports results for quality control.
• Documents procedures and charges accurately for billing.

Skills

ABG Puncture

CPR

Airway management

Bronchoscopy assist

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Invasive/Non-Invasive Ventilation

Tracheostomy care

End tidal CO2 monitoring

Infection control

Clinical instruction

Code Blue response

ABG analysis

Pulmonary rehab modalities

Pediatric/Neonatal critical care

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

NBRC credential tracking

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

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

Night (United States of America)

Address

1500 SW 1ST AVE

City

OCALA

State

Florida

Postal Code

34471

Job Description

$20,000 Sign on Bonus available for eligible candidates (RRT Only)

Relocation incentive from $5,000 available for eligible candidates

Shift differentials available

• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards.
• Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting.
• Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation.
• Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures.
• Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
• Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required]
• CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning [Required]
• Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications [Required]
• Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices [Required]
• Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications [Required]
• Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies [Required]
• Basic Spirometry [Required]
• Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry [Required]
• Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy [Required]
• Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy [Required]
• Basic Tracheotomy Care [Required]
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy change & de-cannulation [Required]
• Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required]
• Invasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required]
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations [Required]
• Bronchoscopy Assist [Required]
• Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications [Required]
• Effective Oral and Written Communication [Required]
• Esophageal balloon manometry [Required]
• Ventilator waveform interpretation skills [Required]
• Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications [Required]
• Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills [Required]

Education

• Associate's [Required]

Field Of Study

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

• 1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]

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.
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility
• All States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents

Licenses And Certifications

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Pay Range

$26.33 - $48.98

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.