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. 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

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Day (7a-7p)
• StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks

Pay

$54.74/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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent Respiratory Therapist experience required
• Open availability
• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• 1+ years critical care experience (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an approved respiratory care program (Required)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) (Preferred)
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) (Preferred)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (Preferred)
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served (Preferred)
• Ventilator management for all populations served (Preferred)
• Arterial line placements (Preferred)

Skills

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role as outlined here.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $130.00

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.