Certified Respiratory Therapist Tavares, FL

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

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Debt-free Education for eligible positions* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift : Days (6am-6pm) or Nights (6pm-6am). Every other weekend required. Availability varies and will be confirmed at the time of interview.

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Waterman – 1000 Waterman Way. Tavares, FL 32778

The role you'll contribute: Provides routine, emergent and critical 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 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. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient / ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

· Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and capillary blood gases. Places arterial lines. Makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.

· Responds to emergencies including Code STEMI, Rapid Response and Code Blues; establishes and maintains airway, performs CPR.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

REQUIRED:

· Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required.

· Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associates degree or equivalent.

· Current Florida State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with less than 2 years of relevant experience, or a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

· Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT credential from the NBRC

· Must have a valid Florida license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration of Florida.

PREFERRED :

· Entry level position / CRT position

· Intubations and airway management for all population served

· Ventilator management for all populations served

· Arterial line placements

· NRP certification is required within 90 days of hire

· S.T.A.B.L.E

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 Waterman

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25025358

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.