Respiratory Therapist PRN

AdventHealth; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform various respiratory procedures and patient assessments. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and knowledge of patient care, as well as specific certifications. This position offers an opportunity to grow professionally in a community-focused environment, fulfilling the organization's mission of uplifting others in mind, body, and spirit.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction.
• Collaborate with other professionals for effective care delivery.
• Assists in emergency care tasks like airway maintenance.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication delivery

Ventilation management

Bronchial hygiene

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Current state Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RLT)

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

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: 7700 S BROADWAY, Littleton, 80122

The role you’ll contribute:

Perform respiratory procedures under physician direction in all patient areas. Responsible for patient assessments, care plans, plan implementation and evaluation and revision of therapy plan as needed. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure the most effective and efficient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Supports the organization vision and mission and practices performance improvement techniques to assure the delivery of the most effective patient care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABG's, PFT's, EKG's, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP.
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist by N.B.R.C.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support.
• ACLS
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate
• 1+ of respiratory therapy experience.
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR).

About the company

AdventHealth is a Seventh-day Adventist non-profit health care system headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, that operates facilities in 9 states across the United States.

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