Respiratory Therapist Flexible Contract Assignment - Nights - $53.10/hr.tavares, FL

Respiratory Therapist Flexible Contract Assignment Nights - StaffFlex Waterman

At AdventHealth Waterman, we work together to model the healing ministry of Christ, tending to those of all ages with uncommon compassion and dedication to personal wellness. Our specialty services include emergency care, labor and delivery, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation and surgery. And our intensive care unit (ICU), patient care unit and progressive care unit (PCU) help us tend to the diverse needs of our community.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The role you will contribute:

• Provides routine, emergent and critical care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. 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 will bring to the team:

• 13-week contract assignments, directly with AdventHealth.
• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• 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.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.
• Responds to emergencies including Code STEMI, Rapid Response and Code Blues; establishes and maintains airway, performs CPR.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Must be registered (RRT)
• Current BLS / ACLS / PALS / CRT

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