Respiratory Therapist Advanced PRN Nights

AdventHealth; Zephyrhills (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled respiratory therapist to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will deliver exceptional care to patients with respiratory conditions, performing clinical assessments, administering therapies, and managing ventilators. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values professional growth and community well-being. With a commitment to excellence, you'll be part of a team that is making a significant impact on patient lives while enjoying a flexible schedule. If you are passionate about respiratory care and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years acute care hospital experience, with 1 year in critical care.
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and deliver therapy including aerosol treatments.
• Manage oxygen therapy and respond to code blue calls.

Skills

Clinical Patient Assessment

Oxygen Therapy Management

Mechanical Ventilation

CPR

Time Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduate of Approved Respiratory Therapy Program

RRT or CRT Florida State License

Continuing Education for Licensure

Tools

Computerized Medical Record Documentation

Basic Computer Skills (Word, Excel)

Job description

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

1. Career Development
2. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
3. 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: PRN

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)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care)
• GWTG Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement, 2020 (American Heart Association)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, 2017-2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Centers, 2017-2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics, 2017-2021 (Women’s Choice Award)
• One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, 2017-2020 (Women’s Choice Award)
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, Spring 2018-Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• Leapfrog Top General Hospital, Fall 2018-Fall 2020 (Leapfrog)
• US News & World Reports High Performing Hospital CHF & COPD (2019-2020)
• America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)
• 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.

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.

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 location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25004208

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.