Respiratory Therapist Advanced Nights

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Zephyrhills (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to uplifting the community through holistic care. As a Respiratory Therapist Advanced II, you'll play a crucial role in delivering life-saving therapies and assessments to patients in need. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills will directly impact the health and wellbeing of others. With a focus on professional growth and spiritual development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Florida offers. Experience a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program required for licensure.
• Minimum of three years’ acute care hospital experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical patient assessments and deliver therapy including aerosol treatments.
• Manage oxygen therapy and perform intubations as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilation

Oxygen Therapy

CPR

Time Management

Education

Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program

Continuing education for licensure

Tools

Computerized medical record documentation

Basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist Advanced II Nights (25009748)

Job Number:

25009748

Description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement (Joint Commission)
• Life style activities and community growth
• Close proximity to many of Florida’s finest beaches
• An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
• Access to arts, culture and music
• Premium shopping outlets

The role you’ll contribute:

Competently performs clinical patient assessment related to job title. Delivers therapy to patients including medicated aerosol treatments, EKG’s and arterial blood gases. Manages oxygen therapy, performs adult and infant intubations, and manages mechanical ventilators per protocol or by following physician specific orders. Assesses patients ordered for respiratory protocol to determine proper type and frequency of respiratory treatment. Adequately completes patient documentation in computer charting system; including documentation in interdisciplinary education and plan of care. Responds to code blue and rapid response calls.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Responsible for the delivery of care to patients with conditions that affect their respiratory status. This includes the delivery of aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and lung function testing. Employee is responsible for the drawing, analyzing, and resulting of blood gases.
• Responds to rapid response, code blue and performs CPR.
• If filling in as “Lead” for shift, reviews work-load and assists in determining proper staff for following shift and next day. Makes staff assignment, is a resource to staff for technical questions, ensures that work on the shift is completed, ensures completed ECG’s are removed from list and ensures that overdue task and medication list is cleared off.
• Employee is responsible for following the regulatory requirements in of the blood gas lab; running of quality control as needed and changing of analyzer cartridges.
• Proper time management and prioritization skills.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Graduate of approved respiratory therapy program prior to obtaining license or grandfathered in prior to licensure.
• Basic computer knowledge including, word and excel, and computerized medical record documentation.
• Mechanical and non-invasive ventilation knowledge.
• Minimum of three years’ acute care hospital experience with one year minimum critical care experience.
• Has worked in a regular acute care hospital setting within the last 3 years.
• RRT or CRT Florida State License.
• Maintains continuing education to meet regulatory requirements for licensure.
• BLS, NRP. If does not have NRP must be obtained within six months of hire.