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

Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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 thattogetherwe are even better.

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Shift:** Days

**The community you'll be caring for:** AdventHealth Connerton

Specialty hospital for medically complex patients

Pulmonary and Vapotherm Center of Excellence

Staff consists of all Registered Respiratory Therapist, 65% BSN or above RNs, Current staff certifications include CCRN, PCCN, CNML, WCNC, NEA-BC, and RN-BC

Onsite BSN completion program partnership with South University with staff discounted rate

Simulation Lab and Clinical Transition Pilot Program

Free prep courses for national certifications

Robust atmosphere for Clinicals - partnerships with multiple nursing, pharmacy, therapy and respiratory schools.

Preceptorship and residencies for Respiratory and Nursing

Opportunities to participate and lead in culturally diverse programs (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employee Activity Committee, Spiritual Ambassadors)

Open-door campus culture promoting direct relationships with leadership and c-suite.

Full time chaplain on staff

Team Member rewards and recognition programs to include Daisy (RN), Employee of the Quarter, Phil (Respiratory), Service Awards, TWCE as Nice

The role you'll contribute:

Responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the Respiratory Care Department, including the direction and coordination of personnel as well as the administration of patient care through respiratory treatments and modalities. This role encompasses the administration of oxygen, therapeutic gas, and mist inhalation in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies, ensuring the proper management of all therapeutics and diagnostics. The position requires a thorough knowledge of medications, treatments, and their correct administration, based on the age of the patients and their clinical conditions. The incumbent is accountable for supervising all departmental personnel, managing the day-to-day operations, maintaining all departmental policies and procedures, and ensuring the effective management of the departmental budget. In addition to operational management, this role involves maintaining effective physician and interdepartmental relations, participating in outstanding customer service, and fostering relationships that are respectful to all. The position retains responsibility for policy development, orientation of new staff, scheduling, staffing, and the evaluation of employee work performance. It also coordinates and provides educational activities for the respiratory care department and nursing staff as appropriate, and develops performance improvement initiatives in adherence to governing regulatory bodies' standards. The individual in this role supports the organization's vision and mission, exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply clinical and departmental guidelines to specific situations, and is involved in resource management, budgetary planning, staff selection, training, and retention. Identifying, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining patient, family, and stakeholder satisfaction are key responsibilities. The role may also oversee other services or departments to support operational requirements, ensuring the delivery of the most effective patient care through the application of performance improvement techniques.

The value you'll bring to the team** **:

Supervises Respiratory Therapy department personnel, including hiring, evaluating, training, and ensuring the efficiency of the technical staff.

Assists in the quality assurance program within the department and the hospital.

Administers therapeutic gases, such as oxygen, and prescribed medications via inhalation, including bronchodilators and humidified gases.

Administers positive pressure breathing treatments, including IPPB, Ezpap, CPAP, and Bipap, and monitors continuous ventilatory support..

Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performs airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Associate Required

3 Work Experience Required

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (NBRC-RRT) Required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required

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 Connerton

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25044266

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.