Respiratory Therapist Seasonal PRN Ocala Ocala, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• 2500 Completion Bonus

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Contract consists of a 16-week period during the following dates: (One 12 hr shift on upcoming holidays before January 12th)

• November 17, 2025 - March 07, 2026

• December 01, 2025 - March 21, 2026

• December 29, 2025 - April 18, 2026

• January 12, 2026 May 02, 2026

• January 26, 2026 May 16, 2026

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Schedule: Available to work a minimum of 36 hours per week and every other weekend (Internal employees not eligible)

Shift :Days

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The role you'll contribute:

Provide routine, emergent, and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.

Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established policy, procedures, or protocols.

Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during, and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects.Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.

Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale

Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation with Physician order.Offer evidence based decisions to help guide the determination of ventilator mode and settings.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program, associate's degree or equivalent.

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience.

Must have valid Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

BLS, ACLS, and PALScertification is required

NRP must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

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 Ocala

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25033357

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.