Respiratory Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; United States; 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 is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift in Florida. The role involves recommending changes to respiratory care plans, instructing patients during therapy, and adjusting treatments based on monitoring data.

Responsibilities include initiating and maintaining ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and responding to emergencies. Requires RRT, ACLS/BLS/PALS; STABLE preferred. Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy and RRT certification.
• Experience in acute care with blood gas management.
• Ventilator management and arterial line experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills for staff and patients.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required; STABLE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommend changes in respiratory care plans based on medical necessity and protocols.
• Instruct and coach patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Adjust therapies according to protocol and clinical data.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation; set modes and reassess every four hours.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases and manage results.
• Respond to emergencies, establish airways and perform CPR.
• Provide training and supervision for student preceptorship programs.
• Support cardiopulmonary diagnostics and related services as needed.
• Maintain quality care, staff development, and high morale.
• Document thoroughly and communicate effectively.

Skills

RRT Certification

Ventilator Management

ABG analysis

Emergency response

Documentation/Communication

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

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: Night (United States of America) Address: 1055 SAXON BLVD City: ORANGE CITY State: Florida Postal Code: 32763

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. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations are 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.

Education:

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• 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 - 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. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.