Respiratory Therapist, StaffFlex contract

AdventHealth; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Lake Wales, Florida, seeks a Respiratory Therapist, Staff, for full-time 36 hours per week. Shifts are day hours at 410 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853, with a 13-week contract and no on-call requirements.

The pay range is competitive, and duties include delivering treatments, ventilator management, and patient assessment. The role requires an Associate degree in respiratory care, NBRC credentials, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Patient care skills for neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Ventilator management for diverse populations.
• Arterial line placements and arterial blood gas handling.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and airway therapies including aerosol and oxygen therapy.
• Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.
• Adjusts therapies per protocol and studies documented criteria to prevent side effects.
• Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface every four hours and responds to alarms.
• Facilitates weaning and adjusts ventilator settings according to progress and data.

Skills

Patient care

Neonatal care

Ventilator management

Arterial line placement

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Job description

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.

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

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

410 S 11TH ST

City:

LAKE WALES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33853

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist, Staff

$47.60/hr + diff

13 weeks

Full-time (36hrs); 6:30a - 7p

Open availability

no call

holidays required

• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.
• Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
• Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.
• Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress.
• Draws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.
• Recommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.
• Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required. [Required]
• Intubations and airway management for all population served [Preferred]
• Ventilator management for all populations served [Preferred]
• Arterial line placements [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Required]

Field of Study:

• in respiratory care

Work Experience:

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility
• All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents.
• Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Preferred]
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$15.00 - $130.00

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.