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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Registered Respiratory Therapist 3

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeWesley Chapel, FL, USA$28.97 - $53.88In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
  • Graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training.
  • Experience in an acute care environment, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management.
  • Routinely assess patients’ respiratory status and initiate therapy reevaluation when indicated; identify immediate or potential problems, take appropriate action, and prioritize responses to patient needs.
  • Serve as an educational resource to staff members, patients, and family members.
  • Communicate effectively and document thoroughly; continuously improve individual and group performance while maintaining high professional standards.
  • Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Associate degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science.
  • At least 3 years of hospital experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Recommend changes to respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.
  • Instruct and coach patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.
  • Adjust therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-rays, and laboratory work.
  • Provide staff training and instruction and supervise student preceptorship programs.
  • Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation, determine ventilator mode and settings, and reevaluate the patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases, place arterial lines, and make or recommend respiratory-management changes based on blood gas results.
  • Respond to emergencies by establishing and maintaining airways and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Support cardiopulmonary diagnostics by performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing Holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms as needed.
  • Assist with additional services as needed, including conscious sedation, bronchial thermoplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans-radial band removal.
  • Maintain an atmosphere that supports quality care, department growth, staff development, and high morale.
  • Supervise delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Monitor patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Intubation and airway management for all populations served.
  • Ventilator management for all populations served.
  • Arterial line placement.
  • Demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and potential leadership qualities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science.
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. certification.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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