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AdventHealth Careers

Respiratory Therapist Nights

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:
Night (United States of America)
Address:
1500 SW 1
ST AVE City:
OCALA State:
Florida Postal Code:
34471
Job Description:
Schedule:
Full Time Shift :
Night 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required] CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning [Required] Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications [Required] Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices [Required] Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications [Required] Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies [Required] Basic Spirometry [Required] Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry [Required] Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy [Required] Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy [Required] Basic Tracheotomy Care [Required] Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy change & de-cannulation [Required] Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required] Invasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required] Advanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations [Required] Bronchoscopy Assist [Required] Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management [Required] Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications [Required] Effective Oral and Written Communication [Required] Esophageal balloon manometry [Required] Ventilator waveform interpretation skills [Required] Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications [Required] Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills [Required]
Education:
Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]
Field of Study:
Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
Work Experience:
1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required] Must have NICU experience Must have Pulmonary experience
Licenses and Certifications:
Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) [Required] Basic Life Support•CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred] Active Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Physical Requirements:
(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements•https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range:
$23.71•$44.09 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

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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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