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Respiratory Therapist at AdventHealth Orlando

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

• We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources    

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: Days 3 12’s
Location Address:  601 East Rollins Street Orlando, Fl 32803

*Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

Sign-on Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Full Time employment contract required.
• Rehires within 12 months are not eligible. 
• Internal Candidates are not eligible.

Relocation Eligibility:

• Applicable experience required.
• Full Time employment contract required. 
• Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

The community you’ll be caring for: 

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute: 

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Adheres to AdventHealth Orlando 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.

The value you’ll bring to the team: 

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care
• Ability to use applicable infection control standards
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and use of computer applications
• Airway management skills, including maintenance of a patient airway and care of artificial airways
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including: administration of oxygen, inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene 

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: 

• Associate’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
• Current, valid state of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Exception: For Cost Center 7610: Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• For Cost Center 7633: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• For Cost Centers 7630, 7637, 1520, 0520, and 9390: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• For Cost Center 0520, 1520, 4270, 5040, 7637, 9390: Current PALS and NRP certification (Preferred)
• For Cost Center 4270, 5040, 7610: Current ACLS certification (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary science (Preferred)