Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

19d•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

critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care
Ability to ensure infection control
Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications
Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation
Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy
Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation
Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring
Ventilator patient transportation
Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable
Infant / Pediatric experience
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance
Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic
Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers
Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care
Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital
Associate degree
State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist
Knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic

Responsibilities

Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead.
Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges.
Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care.
Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures.
Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care.
Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes.
Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing.
Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status.
Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR.
Other duties as assigned.