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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Advanced Respiratory Therapy 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeZephyrhills, FL, USA$28.97 - $53.88In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of technical/vocational school education in a respiratory therapy program before obtaining licensure, or grandfathered status before licensure.
  • At least 1 year of critical care experience.
  • At least 3 years of respiratory care experience.
  • A required state Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
  • An active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care to patients, including aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, and ventilation.
  • Draw, analyze, and report blood gas results; respond to rapid response and code blue situations, performing CPR as needed.
  • Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators and document changes.
  • Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and manage non-invasive Bi-level therapy and end-tidal CO2 capnography.
  • Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures according to physician orders and department protocols.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide input on patient care to affect length of stay and readmission rates.
  • Assist with clinical instruction, precepting, and serving as a resource for lower-level therapists.
  • Review workload, make staff assignments, and ensure task completion when acting as shift lead.
  • Follow blood gas laboratory regulatory requirements, including quality control and analyzer maintenance.
  • Identify and implement cost-control methods while maintaining patient care quality.
  • Complete and document ECGs and report errors and inefficiencies to management.

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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