• Advanced Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights - Four Corners ER

    AdventHealthDavenport, FL 33896

    Job #2690564462

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

    • Career Development

    • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

    • Mental Health Resources and Support

    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.

    Schedule: PRN

    Shift : Nights

    Location: 40100 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837

    The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Heart of Florida

    • AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 193-bed acute care hospital, coupled with outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community for over 50 years.

    • As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.

    • High-quality care that has been recognized by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

    • Located in Davenport, FL., which is close to major destinations, like Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Walt Disney World, without being located in the central hub of tourism.

    The role you'll contribute:

    The Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for provision/ supervision of respiratory clinical care responsibilities to age specific groups. Accepts shift supervisory responsibility in the absence of a Clinical Specialist or Supervisor. Respiratory Care processes include assessing, planning, implementing, delivering, and evaluating the treatment, care, and patient needs to achieve goals. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

    Advanced Respiratory Therapists at AdventHealh

    • Are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary front-line patient care team in all areas of the hospital and work at the top of their license and Scope of Practice

    • Initiate, operate, manage, and discontinue cardio-pulmonary life support equipment

    • Work to reduce patient mortality/ICU length of stay through use of clinical and critical thinking skills.

    • Through patient evaluation, guided by protocols and prescriber care plans, modify the plan of care, up to discontinuation of service for:

    o Patients receiving ventilatory life support, advanced ventilatory life support, and oxygen therapy

    o Patients receiving aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy

    • Manage the utilization of inhaled medical gasses including heliox, oxygen, and nitric oxide

    The value you'll bring to the team:

    • Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealth's service standards.

    • Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation / needs. Sets patient goals, assisting in the development of a plan of care along with the multidisciplinary team. Evaluates / interpret diagnostic data including but not limited to lab results and monitoring data. Communicates effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.

    • Satisfactorily completes department orientation, airway management certification, critical care training program, Infant/ Pediatric Emergency training program (campus specific), and advanced critical care-training program, and is proficient at all applicable procedures defined below.

    • Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.

    • Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Performs airway maintenance including proper use of manual resuscitators, suctioning, endotracheal intubation, extubation, assists with bronchoscopy, assists with tracheostomy tube insertion, performs tracheostomy tube change, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, LMA insertion, manages patients with laryngectomy. Provides procedural respiratory support

    Qualifications

    The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed :

    • Associate degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

    • Active and Current Florida State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, NRP, and PALS certification

    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 Heart of Florida and Lake Wales

    Schedule: Per Diem

    Shift: 3 - Night

    Req ID: 24016429

    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.