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AdventHealth

Respiratory Therapist II PRN Nights Tampa

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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:
  • PRN
  • Shift:
  • Night (United States of America)
  • Address:
  • 3100 E
FLETCHER AVE
  • City:
  • TAMPA
  • State:
  • Florida
  • Postal Code:
  • 33613
  • Schedule:
  • PRN
  • Shift
  • : Nights + Proactively initiates process improvement ideas.

Assists with clinical instruction and new orientee staff precepting, and serves as a resource person to lower level therapists. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. + Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.

Performs airway maintenance including:

proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, airway suctioning, extubation, assist with tracheostomy insertion, perform tracheostomy tube change, assist with bronchoscopy, and procedural respiratory support.

+ Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.

+ 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.

  • 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] •
Education:
  • + Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]
  • Field of Study:
  • + In Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
  • Work Experience:
  • + 1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]
  • Licenses and Certifications:
  • + Current Florida State License as a RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist [Required] + National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist License [Required] + Basic Life Support
  • CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] + Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
  • Physical Requirements:
  • (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements
  • https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
  • Pay Range:
  • $26.33
  • $48.98
  • 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._
  • Category:
  • Respiratory Services
  • Organization:
  • AdventHealth Tampa
  • Schedule:
  • Per diem
  • Shift:
  • Night
  • Req ID:
  • 153421954

Benefits

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