Respiratory Therapist FT

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Nights

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Waterman - 701 W PLYMOUTH AVE, Deland, 32720

The role you’ll contribute:

The Respiratory Therapist III provides routine, emergent and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Takes responsibility as Lead Therapist covering in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a Lead Therapist. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure. Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols.
• Monitors, instructs and coaches patients before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjust therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Serves as resources to staff. Trains and instructs cardiopulmonary and other staff. Helps to supervise student preceptorship program. May serve as BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP instructor.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications :

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of hospital experience as RRT or > 8 years of experience as CRT and at least 1 year of critical care.
• Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associate degree or equivalent is required.
• Must be registered (RRT) or certified (CRT) prior to 2000 by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• PALS and/or NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by the incumbent’s EFR primary hospital.
• Must have a valid Florida license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration of Florida.

Preferred qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities.
• S.T.A.B.L.E

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth DeLand

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25018981

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.