Respiratory Therapist - PCCS Nights

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley FWS seeks a Respiratory Pediatric Critical Care Specialist to provide advanced respiratory care for critically ill children. This role involves independent operation in a multidisciplinary team, requiring extensive knowledge, skills, and relevant certifications. The successful candidate will have a vital role in optimizing patient care and improving processes in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum 2 years neonatal and/or pediatric critical care clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary respiratory care procedures associated with complex pediatric critically-ill patients.
• Develop patient care plans focused on disease management.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate therapy, including life support techniques.

Skills

Assessment

Stabilization

Treatment

Customer service

Education

AAS or AS degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist - PCCS Nights (24038702)

Job Number:

24038702

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

• Paid Days Off 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. 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

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Building a new, six-story surgical and patient care tower to ensure state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for future generations
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award and recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll. Certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Respiratory Pediatric Critical Care Specialist performs all necessary respiratory care procedures associated with complex pediatric critically-ill patients and advanced pediatric critical care modalities. This specialist works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting evidence-based practice through patient care protocols. They provide & utilize advanced respiratory care modalities to deliver high-acuity therapeutic interventions, develop patient care plans focused on disease management, and interact effectively with staff, patients, and families. They initiate and maintain appropriate therapy, including life support techniques and equipment. Competency in advanced clinical skills is required, and the specialist actively participates in customer service and complies with all relevant regulations and policies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assessment, stabilization, and treatment of neonates/pediatric patients according to established policies and protocols.
• Perform hemodynamic procedures, including assembly, calibration of arterial lines, and assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion.
• Support process improvement initiatives, assist with clinical instruction, precept new staff, and serve as a resource for Pediatric Emergency department respiratory patients.
• Support hospital and department goals and practice safety regulations.
• Accurately document procedures to ensure quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• AAS or AS degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of two years neonatal and/or pediatric critical care clinical experience required.
• Current Florida State License as an RRT.
• Current NBRC RRT credential.
• Current NBRC NPS Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credential to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• American Academy of Pediatrics NRP certification.