Respiratory Therapist PRN
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary
Our promise to you:
Joining Advent Health 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. Advent Health 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.
PRN
Shift:Night (United States of America)
Address:701 W PLYMOUTH AVE
City:DELAND
State:Florida
Postal Code:32720
Job Description:Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols. Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x‑ray, and lab work. Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours. Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results. Responds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR. Operates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms per facility needs.
Provides assistance with additional services such as conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans‑radial band removal per facility needs. Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development, and high morale. Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Monitors patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment.
Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor'sAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification - EV Accredited Issuing Body
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
$26.08 - $48.50
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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