Reg Respiratory Therapist III

Job description

Our promise to you:

nJoining 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.

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

nnnBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

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nnPaid Time Off from Day One

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nn403-B Retirement Plan

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nn4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

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nnCareer Development

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nnWhole Person Well-being Resources

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nnMental Health Resources and Support

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nnPet Benefits

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n nSchedule:

nFull time

nShift:

nNight (United States of America)

nAddress:

n1055 SAXON BLVD

nCity:

nORANGE CITY

nState:

nFlorida

nPostal Code:

n32763

nJob Description:

nnnRecommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.

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nnInstructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.

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nnAdjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work.

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nnServes as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.

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nnInitiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.

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nnDraws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.

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nnResponds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR.

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nnOperates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms per facility needs.

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nnProvides assistance with additional services such as conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans-radial band removal per facility needs.

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

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nnSupervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

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nnMonitors patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment.

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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.

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n nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

nnnPatient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations (Required)

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nnIntubations and airway management for all populations served. (Preferred)

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nnVentilator Management for all populations served. (Preferred)

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nnArterial line placements. (Preferred)

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nnMust demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities. (Preferred)

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nnMust be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training. (Required)

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nnExperience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management. (Required)

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nnRoutinely assesses the respiratory status of the patient and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated. Identifies immediate/potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs. (Required)

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nnServes as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members. (Required)

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nnCommunicates effectively and documents thoroughly. Seeks to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards. Customer service is always the primary objective in day-to-day interactions. Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly. (Required)

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nnIndividuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. (Required)

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n nEducation:

nnnAssociate (Required)

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nnBachelor's (Preferred)

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n nField of Study:

nnin Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science

n nWork Experience:

nn3+ years of hospital experience as RRT (Required)

n nAdditional Information:

nnnNBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.

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nnAll States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents

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

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n nLicenses and Certifications:

nnnState Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)

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nnActive NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Preferred)

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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) (Required)

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nnBasic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)

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nnPediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) (Required)

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nnS.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (Preferred)

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n nPhysical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

nnPhysical Requirements -

n nPay Range:

n$28.97 - $53.88

nBackground Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

nCertain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

nApplicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

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

nCategory: Respiratory Services

nOrganization: AdventHealth Fish Memorial

nSchedule: Full time

nShift: Night

nReq ID:

Worksite address

orange city, FL, 32774, US

Who can apply

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