Respiratory Therapist II

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist II

Advent Health

60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY, PALM COAST, FL 32164

Full time

Night (United States of America)

Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations. Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards. Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards.

Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation. Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures. Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.

Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Associate (Required)

• Advanced 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
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

$23.71 - $44.09

• 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

Not Applicable

Full-time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care

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