Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights

About the Role

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Sign-on bonus: $15,000.00 (1-year commitment) – To qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance: $3,000.00 – To qualified candidates

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Night (3-12 hour shifts, 1845-0715, every other weekend)

Responsibilities

• Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
• Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
• Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.

Requirements

• Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• 1+ years of critical care experience [Required]
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification [Required]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification [Required]

Skills

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care
• Ability to ensure infection control
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gasses, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy

Pay

Pay Range: $23.71 - $48.50 per hour

Location

601 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701

Physical Requirements