Neonatal Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist

About the role

AdventHealth South Orlando is hiring a full-time night shift Neonatal Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist. The role covers clinical patient assessments, respiratory therapy and blood gas analysis, with night shifts in Orlando, Florida.

Key responsibilities

• Perform clinical patient assessments and deliver therapy, including breathing treatments and arterial blood gases
• Manage oxygen therapy, perform intubations, operate mechanical ventilators and assess patients for the right type and frequency of respiratory treatment
• Complete patient documentation in the electronic charting system and respond to code blue and rapid response calls
• As shift lead, review workload, make staff assignments and assist with technical questions
• Follow regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, run quality control tests and change analyzer cartridges
• Document interdisciplinary education and plan of care, take part in interdisciplinary rounds and assist with bedside bronchoscopy
• Set up, monitor and adjust ventilators, deliver aerosolized medication and oxygen therapy, perform lung function testing and draw, analyze and report blood gases
• Respond to rapid response calls and code blue situations, and perform CPR

Required profile

• Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred); field of study in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
• 1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist (preferred)
• State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) license (required); active NBRC CRT credential preferred, except legacy incumbents in Florida
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (required)
• Infant/pediatric experience and willingness to rotate across patient care areas

Required skills

• Airway management and endotracheal intubation
• Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation
• ABG puncture, arterial cannulation and hemodynamic monitoring
• EMR documentation, with preference for Cerner and Epic
• Infection control, critical thinking and multitasking in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources
• Mental health resources, pet benefits and schedule flexibility