Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus

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: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: 1800 N Hancock Road, Minneola, FL 34715

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Minneola

·       Nestled in the heart of South Lake County and just a short drive to Orlando, Minneola is a picturesque community, boasting stunning landscapes and beautifully maintained parks and trails. Minneola’s charm and friendly atmosphere makes this an exceptional destination. This community's appeal continues to grow as exciting new developments are underway near the AdventHealth Minneola campus.

·       AdventHealth Minneola's 80-bed hospital will bring inpatient care to the growing population of South Lake County. Spanning approximately 204,000 square feet, the hospital will include an emergency department; full-service imaging; five operating suites; endoscopy services; outpatient laboratory; heart catheterization labs; critical care and general medical/surgical rooms. We are proud to be delivering clinical solutions for the mind, body and spirit in the Minneola community.   

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 AdventHealth Orlando: 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: Patients receiving ventilatory life support, advanced ventilatory life support, and oxygen therapy 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 Orlando’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.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

• RESP REG - Respiratory Therapist, Registered

• BCLS - Basic Life Support

• ACLS

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support