Registered Respiratory Therapist II

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.

Location: 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Responsibilities

• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance.
• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards.
• Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting.
• Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation.
• Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures.
• Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
• Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]

Work Experience: 1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications: State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]; Active credentialed NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]; Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]; NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.