Respiratory Therapist

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** + Benefits from Day One + Paid Days Off from Day One + Up to $15,000.00 Sign On Bonus + $5,000.00 Relocation Bonus + Career Development **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. **Schedule:** **FULL TIME** **Shift** : **0630 - 1900 - ROLLING SCHEDULE - LOCATION AT FOREST LAKE SOLARIS** **The community you’ll be caring for:** • Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando • We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage • Career growth and advancement potential • Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America • AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country • We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year **The role you’ll contribute:** 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. **The value you’ll bring to the team:** + 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 **The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Associate’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 **Preferred Qualifications:** + _For Cost Center 0520, 1520, 4270, 5040, 7637, 9390:_ Current PALS and NRP certification + _For Cost Center 4270, 5040, 7610_ : Current ACLS certification + Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary science This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Respiratory Services **Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando **Schedule:** Full-time **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 24041174 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.