You’ll need
Certifications
✓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.
✓NBRC credential must be maintained as condition of continued role eligibility
✓Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.
✓State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
✓Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist [Preferred]
Active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Preferred]
Education
✓Associate [Required]
Bachelor's [Preferred]
Qualifications
✓Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care [Required]
✓Ability to ensure infection control [Required]
✓Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required]
✓Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as [Required]
✓Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required]
✓Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation [Required]
✓Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required]
✓Ventilator patient transportation [Required]
✓Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable [Required]
✓Infant / Pediatric experience [Required]
✓Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance [Required]
✓Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic [Required]
✓Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers [Required]
✓Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care [Required]
✓Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital [Required]
✓Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
✓Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionBenefits from day onePaid time offPaid parental leave
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About the role
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.