Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights

AdventHealth; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider where you can make a difference in the lives of patients. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you'll be integral in delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients across all ages. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of respiratory care. You'll engage in meaningful interactions with patients and families, contributing to their wellbeing while adhering to best practices and safety regulations. If you're passionate about helping others and seeking a supportive environment for professional growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum competency in clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained.
• Current Florida State License as an RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Respond to Code Blue emergencies and provide CPR as needed.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators according to policies.

Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

CPR

Mechanical Ventilation

Process Improvement

Education

AAS or AS in Respiratory Therapy

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

BLS and ACLS certifications

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Oximetry Monitoring Equipment

Job description

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

1. Benefits from Day One
2. Paid Days Off from Day One
3. Student Loan Repayment Program
4. Career Development
5. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
6. 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: 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we care for the whole you in body, mind and spirit.

We’re honored to bring our leading-edge care and state-of-the-art technology to Florida’s Suncoast.

Our 254-bed full-service facility offers emergency care, a primary stroke center, orthopedics and the only licensed obstetric and pediatric units in Charlotte County.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventable, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth 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:

1. Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Reviews chest radiological reports as necessary per supervisor and policy and procedures.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

1. Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required.
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
3. BLS, ACLS certifications required.
4. Graduate RRT up to two years of acute care experience required.
5. Current Florida State License as an RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist.
6. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.

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 Port Charlotte

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25012889

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.