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AdventHealth Careers

Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Days/Nights Aurburndale OSED

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$61,904 / year median in Florida

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

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. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 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 (United States of America)
Address:
1052 US Hwy 92
W City:
Auburndale State:
Florida Postal Code:
33823
Job Description:
Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs. Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely. Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines. Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs. Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team. Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results. Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring. Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care [Required] Ability to ensure infection control [Required] Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required] Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation [Required] Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gasses, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required] Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation [Required] Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required] Ventilator patient transportation [Required] Knowledge and skill to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a health care delivery system [Preferred] Experience caring for patients in the Emergency Room [Preferred] Knowledge and skill for neonatal patient care—including newborn oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, stabilization, and ventilator care—as applicable [Preferred] Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management and initiation [Preferred] Infant and pediatric experience (may be campus specific) [Preferred]
Education:
Associate's [Required] Bachelor's [Preferred]
Field of Study:
In Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience:
1+ years of critical care experience [Required]
Licenses and Certifications:
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] Basic Life Support•CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Requirements:
(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements•https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range:
$26.08•$48.50 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) 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 :
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Mental Health
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance