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AdventHealth Respiratory Therapist PRN in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Insurance*
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: Per Diem
Shift : Days
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
401 Palmetto St, New Smyrna Beach, 32168
The role you’ll contribute:
2/28/22 The Respiratory Therapist III provides routine, emergent and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Takes responsibility as Lead Therapist covering in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a Lead Therapist. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure. Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity.
Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects.Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
Serves as resource to staff. Trains and instructs cardiopulmonary and other staff. Helps to supervise student preceptorship program. May serve as BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP instructor.
Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
Minimum qualifications :
Must have a minimum 3 years of hospital experience as RRT or > 8 years of experience as CRT and at least 1 year of critical care.
Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associates degree or equivalent is required.
Must have a valid Florida license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration of Florida.
Must be registered (RRT) or certified (CRT) prior to 2000 by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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 New Smyrna Beach
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24043845
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.