*Description*

*Respiratory Therapist AdventHealth Sebring*

*All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:*
* Career Development
* Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
* Mental Health Resources and Support

*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 Nights

*The role you’ll contribute:*

Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system under the supervision of a physician by prescription and in accordance with established policies and applicable state laws.

*The value you’ll bring to the team:*
* Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
* Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
* Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response and other Emergency Codes. Performs appropriate duties to rescue the patient, including maintaining the airway, intubation, chest compressions, ECG, ABG, and ventilator set-up. Trach tube changes will be limited to mature (greater than 7 days old) tracheostomies only.
* Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
* Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

*Qualifications*

*Qualifications - External*

*The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:*
* Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a school accredited by COARC or appropriate body.
* Florida License, RRT
* NRP within 90 days from employment
* BLS

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

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.03 per hour

Shift:
* Day shift



Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* RRT (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)
* NRP Certification (Preferred)


Work Location: In person