Respiratory Therapist, StaffFlex Contract

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:

n1000 WATERMAN WAY

nCity:

nTAVARES

nState:

nFlorida

nPostal Code:

n32778

nJob Description:

nRATE INCREASE

nStaffFlex contract, 13 weeks

n$61.88/hr + diff

nFull-Time, Nights, 7p-7a

nOpen availability

nRecent Respiratory Therapist experience required

nnnDelivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene.

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nnMonitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.

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nnPrevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.

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nnReevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.

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nnEstablishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress.

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nnDraws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.

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nnRecommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.

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nnEnsures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.

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nnMakes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.

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nnInitiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.

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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 are required. (Required)

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nnIntubations and airway management for all population 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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n nEducation:

nnAssociate (Required)

n nField of Study:

nnMust be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program

n nWork Experience:

nn1+ critical care experience (Preferred)

n nAdditional Information:

nnAdditional 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.

n nLicenses and Certifications:

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

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nnState Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required) OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required) OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (Required) OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (Required)

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nnNeonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) (Preferred)

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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)

nPhysical Requirements -

nPay Range:

n$15.00 - $130.00

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: Contract Staffing

nOrganization: AdventHealth Waterman

nSchedule: Full time

nShift: Night

nReq ID:

Worksite address

tavares, FL, 32778, US

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