Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Respiratory Therapist Tampa

**Our promise to you:** 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:** - Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off from Day One - 403-B Retirement Plan - 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave - Career Development - Whole Person Well-being Resources - Mental Health Resources and Support - Pet Benefits **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day (United States of America) **Address:** 3100 E FLETCHER AVE **City:** TAMPA **State:** Florida **Postal Code:** 33613 **Job Description:** \*\*\*\*Up to 15K Sign on Bonus\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*Up to 10K Relocation\*\*\*\* **Schedule:** Full Time/Days **Shift**: 3/12's 7a-7p including every other weekend - Assessment, stabilization, and treatment of neonates/pediatric patients according to policies, procedures and protocols established for respiratory services at AHT. - Properly performs hemodynamic procedures to include assembly and calibration of arterial lines, assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration; performs cardiac output and hemodynamic/cardiopulmonary profiles. May perform arterial/venous cannulation (inclusive of radial artery, umbilical artery and umbilical vein) under direct supervision, or independently after completion of documented competency. - Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Assists with clinical instruction and new orientee staff precepting and serves as a resource person to lower-level therapists. Serves as a consultant/resource for Pediatric Emergency department respiratory patients. - Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. - Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. - Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. - Performs hemodynamic procedures, including assembly and calibration of arterial lines, assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, and performing cardiac output and hemodynamic profiles. - Responds to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR and performing airway maintenance and procedural respiratory support. - Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and multidisciplinary team consultations to determine therapy efficacy and make appropriate recommendations. - Performs respiratory therapies, oxygen delivery therapies, and makes recommendations for efficient delivery methods. - Obtains, analyzes, and reports findings of arterial blood gases, co-oximetry, and performs quality controls. - Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation. - Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and breakdown. - Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to patients and their families. - Demonstrates knowledge of infection control methods, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards. - Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards and training. - Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. - Assesses, stabilizes, and treats neonates and pediatric patients according to established respiratory services protocols. - Other duties as assigned. **Knowle…