Respiratory Therapist NICU Transport Wesley Chapel Nights PRN

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:

2600 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD

City:

WESLEY CHAPEL

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33544

Job Description:

• 1 Shift per week, schedule to be discussed further in interview
• 18:00 – 0630

Performs hemodynamic procedures such as arterial cannulation, assembly, calibration, maintenance, CVP/pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration, maintenance, cardiac output, and hemodynamic/cardiopulmonary profiles. Ensures transport supplies and equipment are restocked and functional, documents and posts/charges for procedures accurately, assists with clinical instruction, practices standard precautions, enforces safety regulations, and provides a timely response time for all transports as per quality metrics. Transports neonatal patients to nursery or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) safely and efficiently. Completes appropriate transport training regimen and supervised orientation transports as directed by the Departments of EMS Ground and Flight Medicine and/or Respiratory Care. Utilizes Medivac-Aircraft/Vehicular Dynamics effectively during transport. Initiates process improvement ideas proactively and assists with clinical instruction and precepting. Documents and charges for procedures accurately, thoroughly, and within the timeframe set by unit policy. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ABG puncture and analysis, medicated aerosol therapies, bronchial hygiene therapies, lung expansion therapies, routine oxygen delivery, intubation, airway management, suctioning, conventional ventilator management, HFV, nitric oxide, and CPR during Code Blue emergencies. Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, intubations/extubations, tracheostomy insertions and changes, bronchoscopy assistance, airway suctioning, and procedural respiratory support. Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and multidisciplinary team collaboration to determine therapy efficacy. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery per protocol. Obtains, analyzes, and reports blood gases and co-oximetry findings, and performs quality controls as needed. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation and transport ventilation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively deliver patient care while in transport via the confined spaces and unique environment of motor vehicle and rotor wing aircraft [Required]• Effective oral and written communication skills [Required]• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs [Required]• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems and computer applications [Required]

Education:
• Associate [Required]• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:
• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:
• 1+ pediatric critical care experience [Required]• 1+ requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of neonatal icu experience (per florida state rule 64j) [Required]

Additional Information:
• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]• Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) [Preferred]

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.