About the Role

Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders at Orlando Regional Medical Center. The role involves operating specialized respiratory equipment and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide effective patient care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Ventilator management Pulmonary diagnostics Physiologic monitoring Intra-aortic balloon pumps Arterial blood gas analysis Specimen collection Patient care management Analytical reasoning Documentation Basic Life Support Advanced Life Support

Full job details

Position Summary

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

ORMC RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Variable Full-Time - 3x12 hour shifts

NIGHT-SHIFT ONLY

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.

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapy Required or
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.) Required
None
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required and
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). Required and
Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Care Required and
Advanced Life Support Required and
Maintains active membership in the AARC and AL Association for Respiratory Care Required

What you will do

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 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 determinations.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.