CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

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:
Day (United States of America)

Address:

60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY

City:

PALM COAST

State:
Florida

Postal Code:
32164

Job Description:
Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations. Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards. Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards. Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation. Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures. Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required]

CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning [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 change & de-cannulation [Required]

Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required]

Invasive and Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application Monitoring [Required]

Advanced Tracheostomy Care/Change out/de-cannulations [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]

Esophageal balloon manometry [Required]

Ventilator waveform interpretation skills [Required]

Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications [Required]

Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills [Required]

Education:

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science [Required]

Work Experience:

1+ years clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements -

Pay Range:
$23.71 - $44.09

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Equal Opportunity Employer
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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