Reg Respiratory Therapist l

Schedule

• PRN 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and completely documents and charges for procedures.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.
• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.
• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

Requirements

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
• Field of Study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
• Work Experience: 1+ years of critical care experience

Skills

• Knowledge of patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs.

Benefits

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Pay

$24.01 - $44.65

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)
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

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