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Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PRN)

AdventHealth

Orlando, FLPer Diem$26.33–48.98/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$26.33–48.98/hr
Location
Orlando, FL
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support CPR CertificationState Registered Respiratory TherapistAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies across critical care settings at AdventHealth East Orlando and Waterford Lakes ER. The role includes interpreting patient evaluations and test results, managing airways and mechanical ventilation, and responding to emergencies. The position requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, BLS certification, and state RRT registration; critical care experience and NBRC RRT credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareRespiratory TherapyCritical CareBasic Life SupportRegistered Respiratory TherapyNBRC Registered Respiratory Therapy

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science1+ Years Critical Care ExperienceBasic Life Support CPR CertificationState Registered Respiratory TherapistNBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 7727 LAKE UNDERHILL RD City: ORLANDO State: Florida Postal Code: 32822 Job Description:

Schedule: Day shift 6:45am-7:15pm. Weekend and holiday as well as Occasional evening or night coverage may be required

Location: AdventHealth East Orlando - 7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 AdventHealth Waterford Lakes ER - 13691 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

  • 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 transfer 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)

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.33–48.98/hr
  • Florida median$29–49/hr154 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,620 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.66/hr, is 7% below the Florida median midpoint ($41/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 333 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Florida and 3,925 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,166 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,487 of the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (38%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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