Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights Heart of Florida

AdventHealth Heart of Florida is hiring a full-time Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist (nights) at its Davenport, Florida hospital. ### What you'll do - Manage airways through manual resuscitation, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes - Initiate, operate, and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation, with transport and monitoring - Deliver inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, and lung expansion therapy to patients across acuity levels - Respond to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR per American Heart Association guidelines - Perform hemodynamic procedures including arterial cannulation, pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and cardiac output profiling - Document and charge for all procedures accurately in the EMR; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on patient care plans ### What we're looking for - Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science (required); Bachelor's preferred - State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and NBRC RRT credential (both required) - BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required) - Minimum 1 year of critical care experience - Proficiency in ABG puncture, arterial cannulation using sterile technique, and hemodynamic monitoring - Airway management skills including endotracheal intubation; experience with ER or neonatal/pediatric populations is a plus ### What's included - Pay range: $25.16–$46.80/hr (~$52,333–$97,344 annualized) - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One - Paid Time Off from Day One - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Mental health resources, whole-person well-being programs, and pet benefits ### About the practice AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a full-service acute care hospital located in Davenport, Florida, part of the AdventHealth system — one of the largest faith-based health networks in the United States. The respiratory therapy department supports critical care, emergency, and med-surg populations across a range of acuity levels, with dedicated training pathways including critical care and advanced critical care programs.