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.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off from Day One
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403-B Retirement Plan
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4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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Career Development
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Whole Person Well-being Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Pet Benefits
Schedule:
PRN
Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Address:
1500 SW 1ST AVE
City:
OCALA
State:
Florida
Postal Code:
34471
Job Description:
Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Nights
Compensation: $50 per hour plus shift differentials
Start Date: November 2026
Responsibilities
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Manages mechanical ventilators, including setup, maintenance, transport, and monitoring per policy. Sets up and performs oximetry, apnea, TC, and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered.
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Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies, making protocol-based recommendations.
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Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and multidisciplinary team input to ensure effective, cost-efficient therapy.
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Analyzes and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed.
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Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, tracheostomy assistance, tube changes, bronchoscopy, and respiratory support.
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Responds to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.
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Accurately documents and charges for procedures to meet quality standards.
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Proactively initiates process improvements, assists with clinical instruction, and precepts new staff.
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Serves as a resource for lower-level therapists, supporting hospital and department goals.
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Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations. Conducts bedside spirometry, overnight oximetry studies, and six-minute walk tests.
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Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required]
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CPR and basic Airway management and suctioning [Required]
Application of inhaled Nitric Oxide gas and pulmonary vasodilator medications [Preferred]
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Pediatric and Neonatal critical care experience and skills [Preferred]
Education:
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Associate’s [Required]
Field of Study:
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Graduate from an AMA approved program by the National Board of Respiratory Care in Respiratory Therapy
Work Experience:
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1+ year clinical experience in acute care setting [Required]
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1+ year critical care including ventilator management [Preferred]
Additional Information:
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NBRC credentials must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility
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All States: Require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents
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Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time -limited transition period.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
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State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
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Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred] OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Preferred]
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements:(Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.