Adv Respiratory Therapist I

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Advanced Respiratory Therapist I for night shift at its Waterford Lakes campus in Orlando, Florida. ### What you'll do - Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation, and transport ventilator-dependent patients. - Perform airway maintenance including intubation, extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy tube changes. - Deliver inhaled medications, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, and inhaled vasodilators. - 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 procedures accurately in the EMR and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team on patient goal-setting. ### What we're looking for - Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science (required); Bachelor's preferred. - State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required; active NBRC credential preferred and required as a condition of continued eligibility. - BLS/CPR certification required. - Minimum 1 year of critical care experience. - Proficiency in airway management, ABG puncture, arterial cannulation, and advanced ventilator modes. - Preferred: experience in the Emergency Department, neonatal/pediatric respiratory care, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management. ### What's included - Pay range: $26.08–$48.50/hr ($54,246–$100,880 annualized). - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One. - Paid time off from Day One and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. - 403(b) retirement plan. - Career development programs and whole-person well-being resources including mental health support. ### About the practice AdventHealth is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system operating more than 50 hospital campuses across the United States. The Waterford Lakes campus serves the east Orlando community and provides a full range of acute and critical care services. The respiratory therapy department supports ICU, emergency, and specialty units across the facility.