Lead Respiratory Therapist Nights Connerton

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.

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

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

9441 HEALTH CENTER DR

City:

LAND O LAKES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34637

Job Description:

• Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory equipment. 
• Responds to various emergency codes, performing duties such as maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, and ventilator setup.
• Determines requirements for treatment, including type, method, duration of therapy, precautions, and medication dosages compatible with providers' orders.
• Performs diagnostic testing per facility needs.
• Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, consulting with providers if adverse reactions occur.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. [Required]
• Additional languages preferred. [Preferred]
• Possess a broad Respiratory knowledge, leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently [Required]
• Demonstrated supervisory skills [Required]
• Good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships [Required]
  
  Education:
  
• Associate's in respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary science [Required]
  

Work Experience:

• 3+ years experience in a hospital as an RRT [Required]
• 1+ years of critical care experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
  
  Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
  Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$31.86 - $59.27

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.