Advanced Respiratory Therapist PT Zephyrhills

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:

Part time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7050 GALL BLVD

City:

ZEPHYRHILLS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33541

Job Description:

Provides respiratory care to patients, including aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, and ventilation. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gas results. Responds to rapid response and code blue situations, performing CPR as needed. Manages ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy and manages non-invasive Bi-level and end-tidal CO2 capnography. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per physician orders and department protocols. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, providing input on patient care to impact length of stay and re-admission rates. Assists with clinical instruction, precepts, and serves as a resource for lower-level therapists. Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and ensures completion of tasks when acting as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements for the blood gas lab, including quality control and analyzer maintenance. Identifies and implements cost-control methods while maintaining patient care quality. Completes and documents ECGs and ensures all errors and inefficiencies are reported to management. Other duties as assigned.

Education:
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study:
• In respiratory therapy program prior to obtaining license or grandfathered in prior to licensure

Work Experience:
• 1+ years critical care experience [Required]• 3+ years Respiratory Care experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:
• State Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] AND NBRC Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] 
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] 
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required] 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [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.