Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PRN)

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care (PRN) provides respiratory care at AdventHealth East Orlando and AdventHealth Waterford Lakes ER. The role involves assessing patients across neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations; delivering respiratory and oxygen therapies; supporting airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation; and working with interdisciplinary teams to determine and adjust treatment plans according to protocols. The position is PRN with a scheduled day shift from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Weekend and holiday work, as well as occasional evening or night coverage, may be required. The role requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, BLS certification, and a State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license. Critical care experience and NBRC RRT credentials are preferred. NBRC credentials must be maintained as a condition of continued eligibility, subject to the stated Florida exception for certain legacy incumbents.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
Patient care skills for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations, as required by hospital needs.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility; the posting states that all states require NBRC for new hires and incumbents, with a Florida exception for certain legacy incumbents during an approved, time-limited transition period.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of critical care experience.
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

Document and charge accurately and completely for procedures.
Collaborate with the care team to assist with patient flow.
Follow standard precautions and enforce safety regulations according to hospital policies.
Interpret evaluations and test results and determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Respond immediately to Code Blue emergencies, provide CPR according to American Heart Association guidance, and perform other duties as directed.
Provide respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and recommend the most efficient delivery method according to protocol.
Obtain, analyze, and report arterial blood gas and co-oximetry findings, and perform quality controls as needed.
Maintain airways, including using manual resuscitators, inserting oral and nasal pharyngeal airways, and suctioning airways.
Initiate, maintain, transport, and monitor mechanical ventilators using basic conventional ventilation modes according to policy and procedure.
Use patient assessments, protocols, chart reviews, and multidisciplinary consultation to evaluate therapy effectiveness and make appropriate recommendations or changes under department protocol.
Perform other duties as assigned.