Seasonal Respiratory Therapist PRN

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:

nPRN

nShift:

nNight (United States of America)

nAddress:

n1500 SW 1ST AVE

nCity:

nOCALA

nState:

nFlorida

nPostal Code:

n34471

nJob Description:

nSeasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist

nSchedule: Per Diem

nShift: Nights

nCompensation: $50 per hour plus shift differentials

nStart Date: November 2026

nnnManages mechanical ventilators, including setup, maintenance, transport, and monitoring per policy. Sets up and performs oximetry, apnea, TC, and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered.

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nnPerforms respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies, making protocol-based recommendations.

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nnUtilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and multidisciplinary team input to ensure effective, cost-efficient therapy.

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nnAnalyzes and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed.

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nnPerforms airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, tracheostomy assistance, tube changes, bronchoscopy, and respiratory support.

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nnResponds to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.

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nnAccurately documents and charges for procedures to meet quality standards.

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nnProactively initiates process improvements, assists with clinical instruction, and precepts new staff.

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nnServes as a resource for lower-level therapists, supporting hospital and department goals.

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nnPractices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations. Conducts bedside spirometry, overnight oximetry studies, and six-minute walk tests.

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nnOther duties as assigned.

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n nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

nnnABG Puncture and Analysis (Required)

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nnCPR and basic Airway management and suctioning (Required)

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nnOscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications (Required)

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nnApplication Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices (Required)

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nnRespiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications (Required)

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nnMedicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies (Required)

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nnBasic Spirometry (Required)

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nnRoutine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry (Required)

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nnNon-Invasive High Flow Therapy (Required)

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nnNon-Invasive Heliox Therapy (Required)

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nnBasic Tracheotomy Care (Required)

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nnAdvanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy change & de-cannulation (Required)

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nnNon-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management (Required)

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nnInvasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring (Required)

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nnAdvanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations (Required)

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nnBronchoscopy Assist (Required)

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nnAdvanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management (Required)

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nnUtilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications (Required)

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nnEffective Oral and Written Communication (Required)

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nnEsophageal balloon manometry (Preferred)

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nnVentilator waveform interpretation skills (Preferred)

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nnApplication of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications (Preferred)

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nnPediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills (Preferred)

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n nEducation:

nnAssociate's (Required)

n nField of Study:

nnGraduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy

n nWork Experience:

nnn1+ year clinical experience in acute care setting (Required)

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nn1+ year critical care including ventilator management (Preferred)

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n nAdditional Information:

nnnNBRC credentials 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:

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

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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) (Required)

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

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nnActive NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Preferred) OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (Preferred)

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nnPediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) (Preferred)​

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

nnPhysical Requirements -

n nPay Range:

n$31.86 - $59.27

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 Ocala

nSchedule: Per diem

nShift: Night

nReq ID:

Worksite address

ocala, FL, 34470, US

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