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Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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 : DAYS 0645-1915 Works 36 hours per week and also works every other weekend.

The community youll be caring for: AdventHealth Minneola - 1800 North Hancock Road Minneola, FL

Nestled in the heart of South Lake County and just a short drive to Orlando, Minneola is a picturesque community, boasting stunning landscapes and beautifully maintained parks and trails. Minneolas charm and friendly atmosphere makes this an exceptional destination. This community's appeal continues to grow as exciting new developments are underway near the AdventHealth Minneola campus.

AdventHealth Minneola's 80-bed hospital will bring inpatient care to the growing population of South Lake County. Spanning approximately 204,000 square feet, the hospital will include an emergency department; full-service imaging; five operating suites; endoscopy services; outpatient laboratory; heart catheterization labs; critical care and general medical/surgical rooms. We are proud to be delivering clinical solutions for the mind, body and spirit in the Minneola community.

The role youll contribute:

The Respiratory Care Clinical Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Functions as an Advanced Respiratory Therapist; ability to accept leadership responsibility in the absence of a Supervisor, as directed. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value youll bring to the team:

Acts as the Respiratory Care shift leader in a hospital zone or for a campus, performs as a clinical resource/ for the multi-disciplinary team. Fills in as shift supervisor in the absence of a supervisor. Acts as a patient safety advocate, ensures quality care through continuing knowledge of evidence-based practices. Serves as a clinical resource /expert at initiating and administering complex therapeutic interventions such as HFOV, HFJV and Nitric Oxide therapy.

Assesses and makes appropriate decisions and interventions according to patient evaluation / needs. Sets patient goals, assists in development of a plan of care along with the multidisciplinary team. Evaluates / interpret diagnostic data including but not limited to lab results and monitoring data. Communicates effectively with the multi-disciplinary team

Satisfactorily completes department orientation, airway management certification, critical care training program, Infant/ Pediatric Emergency training program (campus specific), and advanced critical care-training program, and is proficient at all applicable procedures defined below.

Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.

Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Leads and manages airway emergencies including proper use of manual resuscitators, suctioning, extubation, assists with bronchoscopy, assists with tracheostomy tube insertion, performs trach tube change, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, LMA insertion, laryngectomy tubes, endotracheal intubation, and procedural respiratory support.

Through use of protocols / prescriber care plans, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team, determines proper therapy delivery device/ frequency, making appropriate changes/ recommendations to plan of care. Delivers inhaled medications, including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy and manages patients receiving inhaled gasses.

Provides respiratory care to patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators. Initiates, operates, transports, and liberates conventional and advanced modes of ventilation per policy and procedure/prescriber care plan. Reviews chest radiology reports as necessary Initiates, maintains, transports and monitors heliox and nitric oxide (campus specific). Prones/ ambulates ventilated patients.

Properly performs hemodynamic procedures to include arterial cannulation using sterile technique, assembly, calibration; assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration; performs cardiac output and hemodynamic / cardiopulmonary profiles. Maintains hemodynamic lines (campus specific). Initiates, manages, transports Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps. Ambulates patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (campus specific).

Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Assists with clinical instruction and precepting and serves as a resource person to lower level therapists. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Takes leadership responsibility in a unit or at a campus is the absence of a Clinical Specialist or Supervisor. Performs other duties as requested by department leadership.

Obtains, performs, and reports findings of blood gas and co-oximetry analysis. Performs quality control as needed. Setup and perform oximetry, apnea, TC and ETCO 2 monitoring as ordered by physician. Performs EKGs after hours (campus specific)

May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time.

Ensures supplies and equipment are restocked and function

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Associate degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program

Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Program (Preferred)

Valid State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Only for CC: 0520, 1520, 3604, 3728, 4270, 5040, 7630, 7637, 9390

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Only for CC: 1520, 4270, 7633, 7637

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Only for CC: 1520, 3604, 3728, 4270, 7633, 7637

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 Minneola

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25028600

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.