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 Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Sign On Bonus: Up to $15,000 to eligable candidates

Relocation Bonus: Up to $5,000 to eligible candidates

Shift: Days - 6:45am - 7:15pm. 3 days per week - Required to work every other weekend

Address:  601 E Rollins Street Orlando FL 32803

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment and care of neonatal and pediatric patients. This position provides respiratory therapy services to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. In addition, this position collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation. 
• Participates in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and enhance skills.
• Performs respiratory therapies, recommending the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and multidisciplinary team consultations to determine therapy efficacy and make appropriate recommendations and changes.
• Conducts airway maintenance, including but not limited to: manual resuscitators, suctioning, extubating, tracheostomy tube insertion, trach tube changes, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, endotracheal intubation, and procedural respiratory support.
• Achieves optimal respiratory support by administering oxygen, Heliox, Nitric Oxide, and Nitrogen; administer medications to the respiratory system; facilitate lung expansion and bronchial hygiene; and provide non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure, and monitors therapies.
• Manages transitional care and home ventilators.
• Provides support to the respiratory care team, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Accurately documents and charges for procedures to meet quality standards set by the department and hospital. Performs ABG Puncture, analysis, and arterial cannulation.
• Performs CBG puncture and analysis. Conducts Co-oximetry analysis. Utilizes Transcutaneous CO2 monitoring.
• Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 

• Maintain records and communicate information effectively.
• Utilize and adapt to computer systems and applications, demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibit critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the capacity to evaluate and modify treatment plans using patient care protocols.
• Optimize the use of equipment based on orders or protocols.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards.
• Maintain a patent airway, including the insertion and care of artificial airways.
• Achieve optimal respiratory support by administering oxygen, Heliox, Nitric Oxide, and Nitrogen; administer medications to the respiratory system; facilitate lung expansion and bronchial hygiene; and provide non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Achieve optimal respiratory support using High Frequency Ventilation, including High Frequency Jet Ventilation and High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation.
• Perform ABG Puncture, analysis, and arterial cannulation.
• Perform CBG puncture and analysis.
• Conduct Co-oximetry analysis.
• Utilize Transcutaneous CO2 monitoring.
• Manage patient transport ventilator.

Education:

• Associate [Required]

Field of Study:

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Additional Information:

• 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)


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Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.