Respiratory Therapist II

AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Advanced to join their team. This role involves providing essential respiratory care for critically ill patients, applying advanced clinical skills, and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values professional growth and personal well-being. With a commitment to excellence, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to process improvements. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and ready to grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT registry eligible is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate therapy, including life support techniques.

Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

CPR

Process Improvement

Customer Service

Education

AAS or AS in Respiratory Therapy

Graduate from AMA approved program

Tools

Oximetry Monitoring

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Manual Resuscitators

Job description

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

1. Paid Days Off from Day One
2. Student Loan Repayment Program
3. Career Development
4. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
5. 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: Days or Nights

The community you’ll be caring for:
AdventHealth Connerton

• Specialty hospital for medically complex patients
• Pulmonary and Vapotherm Center of Excellence
• Staff consists of all Registered Respiratory Therapists, 65% BSN or above RNs, Current staff certifications include CCRN, PCCN, CNML, WCNC, NEA-BC, and RN-BC
• Onsite BSN completion program partnership with South University with staff discounted rate
• Simulation Lab and Clinical Transition Pilot Program

The role you’ll contribute:
The Respiratory Therapist Advanced performs all necessary respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal & pediatric routine care modalities, and mid-level higher acuity adult care modalities and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The advanced care therapist is considered a mid-level respiratory practitioner specializing in higher acuity adult care. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Minimum competency in all applicable advanced clinical skills must be exceeded. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Assists with clinical instruction and new orientee staff precepting, and serves as a resource person to lower level therapists. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, airway suctioning, extubation, assist with tracheostomy insertion, perform tracheostomy tube change, assist with bronchoscopy, and procedural respiratory support.
• Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases, and co-oximetry. Performs quality controls as needed. Setup and Performs oximetry, apnea, TC and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered by physician.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required or CRT registry eligible and must obtain registry RRT credential within 12 months from hire date.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.97 - $41.96 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Are you interested in Day or Night shift?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Land O' Lakes, FL 34637 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Land O' Lakes, FL 34637: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person