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DescriptionNeonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist -AdventHealth for Children OrlandoLocation Address: 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth for Children Orlando
AdventHealth for Children has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital for newborn care
AdventHealth for Children holds the gold standard Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Our Pediatric Cellular Therapy program is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) , an internationally-recognized accrediting body for hospitals offering stem cell transplant.
Work Hours/Shift:
Full Time Nights (3’12’s)
You Will Be Responsible For:
Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per protocol.
Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, suctioning, extubating, assists with tracheostomy tube insertion, performs trach tube change, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, LMA insertion, endotracheal intubation, and procedural respiratory support.
Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors mechanical ventilators to include conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors Heliox and Nitric oxide.
QualificationsWhat You Will Need:
Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program
Active and Current Florida State License as Registered Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Preferred)
Job Summary:The Neonatal Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. He / she must be able to accept leadership responsibility in the absence of a Lead Therapist as directed. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies andThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.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.
