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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Respiratory Therapist NICU Transport PRN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWesley Chapel, FL, USA$28.97 - $53.88In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science is required.
  • At least 1 year of pediatric critical care experience is required.
  • At least 2,000 hours of neonatal intensive care unit experience is required under Florida State Rule 64J.
  • A State Registered Respiratory Therapist or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
  • Ability to deliver patient care effectively in the confined spaces and unique environment of a motor vehicle and rotor-wing aircraft during transport is required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs is required.
  • Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and computer applications is required.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation; assembly, calibration, and maintenance of equipment; central venous pressure and pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration, and maintenance; cardiac output measurement; and hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary profiling.
  • Ensure transport supplies and equipment are restocked and functional.
  • Document and charge for procedures accurately, thoroughly, and within unit-policy timeframes.
  • Assist with clinical instruction and precepting.
  • Practice standard precautions and enforce safety regulations.
  • Respond to transports within the timeframes required by quality metrics.
  • Transport neonatal patients safely and efficiently to the nursery or neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Complete required transport training and supervised orientation transports as directed by EMS Ground and Flight Medicine and/or Respiratory Care.
  • Use Medivac aircraft and vehicular dynamics effectively during transport.
  • Initiate process-improvement ideas proactively.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, medicated aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, routine oxygen delivery, intubation, airway management, suctioning, conventional ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation during Code Blue emergencies.
  • Maintain airways, including use of manual resuscitators; oral and nasopharyngeal airway insertion; intubations and extubations; tracheostomy insertions and changes; bronchoscopy assistance; airway suctioning; and procedural respiratory support.
  • Use patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart review, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to determine therapy efficacy.
  • Provide respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery according to protocol.
  • Obtain, analyze, and report blood gas and co-oximetry findings, and perform quality controls as needed.
  • Initiate, maintain, transport, and monitor mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional ventilation modes and transport ventilation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science is preferred.
  • Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) certification is preferred.

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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