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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Part-timeKissimmee, FL, USA$28.97 - $53.88In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of critical care experience is required.
  • An associate's degree is required in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
  • A state Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license is required.
  • An active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform airway maintenance, including manual resuscitation, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes, according to facility needs.
  • Deliver inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manage patients receiving inhaled gases.
  • Document procedures and charges accurately and completely.
  • Respond immediately to Code Blue emergencies and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to American Heart Association guidelines.
  • Assess patients and make appropriate decisions and interventions based on evaluations and needs.
  • Set patient goals and develop plans of care with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and interpret diagnostic data, including laboratory results.
  • Communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Complete department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.
  • Practice standard precautions and enforce safety regulations according to hospital policies.
  • Provide respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.
  • Perform hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles, according to facility needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science 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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