Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist II Nights

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.

Provides respiratory care to patients, including aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, and ventilation. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gas results. Responds to rapid response and code blue situations, performing CPR as needed. Manages ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy and manages non-invasive Bi-level and end-tidal CO2 capnography. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per physician orders and department protocols. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, providing input on patient care to impact length of stay and re-admission rates. Assists with clinical instruction, precepts, and serves as a resource for lower-level therapists. Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and ensures completion of tasks when acting as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements for the blood gas lab, including quality control and analyzer maintenance. Identifies and implements cost-control methods while maintaining patient care quality. Completes and documents ECGs and ensures all errors and inefficiencies are reported to management. Other duties as assigned.

• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

• in respiratory therapy program prior to obtaining license or grandfathered in prior to licensure

• 1+ years critical care experience [Required]

• 3+ years Respiratory Care experience [Required]

• 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

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] AND NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] 

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

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required] 

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]

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