Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

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. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 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 Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204 Job Description: Full Time Nights Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges. Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status. Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care
• Ability to ensure infection control
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as [Required]
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy
• Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation
• Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilator patient transportation
• Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable
• Infant / Pediatric experience [Preferred]
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance
• Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic
• Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care
• Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital Education:
• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred] Field of Study:
• Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Required Work Experience:
• 1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist [Preferred] Additional Information:
• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem Pay Range: $24.01 - $44.65 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. 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.