• Respiratory Therapist II

    AdventHealth (Orange City, FL)


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

    + Benefits from Day One

    + Paid Days Off from Day One

    + Career Development

    + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

    + Sign-On Bonus up to $10000, Referral Bonus $2500 and Relocation Bonus $3000

    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:Night

     

    The community you'll be caring for: 1055 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, 32763

    The role you'll contribute:

    Provides routine, emergent and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. 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:

    + Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene 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 patient before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjusts 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.

    + 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 weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

    The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

    Minimum qualifications:

    + Must be registered (RRT) or certified (CRT) prior to 2000 by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

    **Category:** Respiratory Services

    **Organization:** AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Shift:** 3 - Night

    **Req ID:** 25024113

     

    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.