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Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth, Deland, Florida, us, 32723

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Address: 701 W PLYMOUTH AVE, DELAND, FL 32720

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.

Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.

Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x‑ray, and lab work.

Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.

Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification – EV Accredited Issuing Body

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range $26.08 – $48.50 per hour

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

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