Orlando Health
Cert Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801
Position Summary Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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 ofthe 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 determinations. • 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. Qualifications Education/Training • Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.) Licensure/Certification • Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually. • 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). Experience None
Education/Training • Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.) Licensure/Certification • Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually. • 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). Experience None
Essential Functions • Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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 ofthe 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 determinations. • 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.
Education/Training • Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.) Licensure/Certification • Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). • Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually. • 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). Experience None
Essential Functions • Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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 ofthe 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 determinations. • 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.