Orlando Health
Respiratory Therapist - Nights - New Grads Welcomed!
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Position Summary
Responsibilities
Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.Essential Functions• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and otherequipment 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 ofblood 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
Licensure/Certification• Maintains license as a
Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.• RRT's registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT's credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC.• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Education/Training• 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).• Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.• Basic computer/mechanical training required.
Responsibilities
Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.Essential Functions• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and otherequipment 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 ofblood 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
Licensure/Certification• Maintains license as a
Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.• RRT's registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT's credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC.• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Education/Training• 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).• Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.• Basic computer/mechanical training required.