Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-time Days

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:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

100 HOSPITAL DR

City:

HENDERSONVILLE

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28792

Job Description:

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.

• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.

• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.

• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.

• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.

• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

• Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs. [Required] Education:

• Associate [Required] Field of Study:

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience:

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred] 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

• NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility

• All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents.

• Florida Exception : legacy incumbents may continue working and may transer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period. Licenses and Certifications:

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

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$22.75 - $42.31

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