Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, offering a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include administering various therapies to patients, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in critical care and required certifications.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Two years of neonatal and pediatric or adult critical care experience.
• Current Florida State License as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administering respiratory therapy and monitoring patients.
• Performing advanced ventilator management.
• Providing patient care in a neonatal and pediatric critical care environment.

Skills

CPR

Effective Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

AAS or AS in Respiratory Therapy

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
  
  

CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning

• Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications
• Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices
• Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications
• Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies
• Basic Spirometry
• Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry
• Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy
• Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy
• Basic Tracheotomy Care
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy change & de-cannulation
• Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management
• Invasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations
• Bronchoscopy Assist
• Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management
• Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications
• Effective Oral and Written Communication
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Esophageal balloon manometry
• Ventilator waveform interpretation skills
• Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications
• Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Respiratory Therapist I:

• Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required. (Existing staff in this role that do not meet this requirement are considered grandfathered into the new requirements and are therefore exempt)
• Two years of neonatal and pediatric or adult critical care experience
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Greater than 2 years of neonatal, pediatric and/or adult critical care experience

Respiratory Therapist II:

• Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• AHA BLS, ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of one year clinical experience in acute care setting.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• One year critical care including ventilator management
• PALS certification
  
  

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current Florida State License as a Certified Respiratory Therapist for Respiratory Therapist I.
• Current Florida State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Respiratory Therapist II.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC
  
  

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Successful completion of department-specific orientation program within 90 days of employment

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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