Respiratory Therapist III

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with 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

Job Description:

• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols. Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.
• Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work.
• Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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]

• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities. [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Required]

• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

•  in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

• 3+ years of hospital experience as RRT [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]

• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’sAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement, S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification – EV Accredited Issuing Body, State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$26.08 – $48.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.