Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist I

AdventHealth•Pleasant Hill, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's [Required]
1+ years of critical care experience [Required]
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
Delivers inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy, and manages patients receiving inhaled gases.
Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately, providing CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation and needs.
Sets patient goals and develops a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team.
Monitors, evaluates, and interprets diagnostic data, including lab results.
Communicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
Completes department orientation, critical care training, and advanced critical care training programs.
Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies.
Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators, including transport and monitoring.
Performs hemodynamic procedures, including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiles per facility needs.
Other duties as assigned.