Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Respiratory Therapist - Reg III

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOrlando, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences is required. For individuals licensed before December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted.
Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder is required.
Basic computer and mechanical training is required.
A Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required. Those registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain active status and renew every five years; those credentialed before July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification is required.
Advanced Life Support is required as appropriate per unit and site.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory care equipment.
Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for respiratory care.
Maintain accurate and precise documentation.
Demonstrate analytical reasoning and blend patient care management skills with technical expertise.
Communicate with members of the healthcare team.
Maintain quality control of arterial blood gas analyzers; collect specimens; and analyze blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and medical conditions.
Demonstrate expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provide care for patients in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units.
Perform advanced clinical responsibilities described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist duties.
Instruct clinical practicum students.
Apply lifespan growth and development principles, assess information reflecting patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide care consistent with unit, area, and department policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Maintain active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care and Florida Association for Respiratory Care.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

A Brief Overview

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

What you will do

Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provides care for patients in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units.
Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Instructs clinical practicum students.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
Basic computer/mechanical training required.
None.
Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).

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About the Company

Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.

Company size: Not listed
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Total funding: $251.7M
Headquarters: Orlando, FL
Founded: 1918

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