Registered Respiratory Therapist I - Nights

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients per hospital needs.
• Initiate and maintain appropriate therapy, including life support techniques and equipment.
• Provide preventive, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardiopulmonary system in assigned patient care areas.
• Apply knowledge and skills necessary for appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate and maintain minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills.
• Document and charge for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practice standard precautions and enforce safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Interpret evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Respond to all Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR per American Heart Association guidelines and performing other duties as directed.
• Perform respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and recommend the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtain, analyze, and report findings of arterial blood gases and co‑oximetry; perform quality controls as needed.
• Perform airway maintenance including proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning.
• Initiate, maintain, transport, and monitor mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilize patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confer with the multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost‑ and time‑efficient manner, making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree (required)
• Field of Study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science (required)
• Work Experience: 1+ years critical care experience (preferred)