Respiratory Therapist -AdventHealth Kissimmee

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Kissimmee

•  Full Time 3 12's Nights

• 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 

What You Will Need:

• Associateâ™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)
• Bachelorâ™s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary science (Preferred)

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.