Registered Respiratory Therapist Days/Nights

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: 24 Hours (United States of America) Address: 3100 E FLETCHER AVE City: TAMPA State: Florida Postal Code: 33613 Job Description:

Up to 20K Sign on Bonus Up to 10K Relocation Shift Differentials

Schedule: Fulltime Shift: Days/Nights Department: Adult Critical Care/NICU/Women's Services

• Performs hemodynamic procedures, including assembly and calibration of arterial lines, assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and performing cardiac output and hemodynamic profiles.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR and performing airway maintenance and procedural respiratory support.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and multidisciplinary team consultations to determine therapy efficacy and make appropriate recommendations.
• Performs respiratory therapies, oxygen delivery therapies, and makes recommendations for efficient delivery methods.
• Obtains, analyzes, and reports findings of arterial blood gases, co-oximetry, and performs quality controls. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation.
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and breakdown.
• Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to patients and their families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control methods, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards.
• Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards and training.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assesses, stabilizes, and treats neonates and pediatric patients according to established respiratory services protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required]
• Advanced CPR and airway management [Required]
• Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications [Required]
• Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices [Required]
• Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications [Required]
• Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies [Required]
• Basic Spirometry [Required]
• Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry [Required]
• Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy [Required]
• Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy [Required]
• Basic Tracheotomy Care [Required]
• Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy tube change & de-cannulation [Required]
• Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required]
• Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required]
• Basic Airway Management, Suctioning [Required]
• Bronchoscopy Assist [Required]
• Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications [Required]
• Effective Oral and Written Communication [Required]
• Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring & Applications [Required]
• Arterial/Venous Line Cannulation Validation (Radial artery, Umbilical artery/Umbilical vein) [Required]
• Endotracheal Intubation Validation [Required]
• Nitric Oxide Therapy [Required]
• Advanced Airway Management [Required]
• Pediatric//Neonatal Oscillator Applications & Management [Required]
• Pediatric//Neonatal Proning Protocol Applications & Management [Required]
• The anatomy and physiology of the Pediatric//Neonatal cardiopulmonary system and associated pathophysiology. [Required]
• Pediatric//Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization. [Required]
• Assessment of the Pediatric//Neonatal patient, Pediatric//Neonatal respiratory care procedures, Pediatric//Neonatal pharmacology [Required]
• Respiratory care of the post-operative pediatric patient (general and cardiac surgery). [Required]
• Respiratory Care management of Pediatric//Neonatal diseases [Required]
• Respiratory equipment used in the PICU, including, but not limited to therapeutic, monitoring and diagnostic equipment. [Required]
• Conventional and unconventional Pediatric//Neonatal mechanical ventilation [Required]
• Advanced experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care [Preferred]

Education:

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

Field of Study:

• In Respiratory Care

Work Experience:

• 2+ years adult, neonatal and/or pediatric critical care clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$26.33 - $48.98 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.