Respiratory Therapist - RRT PRN Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist I to join their team. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to provide essential respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. You will be responsible for initiating and maintaining therapy, performing critical interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role emphasizes professional growth and community service, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Graduate RRT with up to two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures for various patient populations.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate therapy, including life support techniques.

Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

CPR

Process Improvement

Mechanical Ventilation

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Associate of Science (AS)

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Oximetry Equipment

Job description

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

· 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. 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: 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

The community you’ll be caring for:

At 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.