Registered Respiratory Therapist

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. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability InsurancePaid Time Off from Day One403-B Retirement Plan4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental LeaveCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Well-being ResourcesMental Health Resources and SupportPet BenefitsSchedule: Full timeShift:NightAddress:2201 S CLEAR CREEK RDCity:KILLEENState:TexasPostal Code:76549Job Description:Full Time Nights3x12'sIncluding WeekendsDocuments and charges for procedures accurately and completely.

Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.

Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.

Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs.

Associate [Required]Field of Study:in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary ScienceWork

1+ critical care experience [Preferred]Licenses and

Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) with Texas Medical Board [Required]NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]ACLS [Required]PALS [Required]NRP [Required}Physical

(Please click the link below to view work requirements)Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzemPay Range:$27.18 - $50.55This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.