Respiratory Therapist, StaffFlex contract

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.

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

Schedule

Full time, 36 hours (guaranteed) night shift: 6:45p - 7:15a. StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks.

Pay

$53.10/hr

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, PALS prior to hire
• Open availability
• No call
• NICU experience preferred
• 1+ years critical care experience preferred
• Associate degree in respiratory care required
• 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 an NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period)

Qualifications

• 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]

Skills

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

Physical Requirements

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