Position Summary:Job Title: Registered Respiratory TherapistDept: Respiratory Care DepartmentsStatus: Variable Full TimeShift: Night, Hours 7:00pm-7:00amOrlando Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists (levels I, II, III, and IV)ORLANDO HEALTH RESPIRATORY CARELocated in downtown Orlando, FL you will find three of Orlando Health's flagship hospitals. Orlando Regional Medical Center, Winnie Palmer, and Arnold Palmer Hospital. Providing care to patients from the young age of neonates to elders in late adulthood.Orlando Health is committed to providing:Benefits that begin day ONEcareer-growing FREE education programswell-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life."Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.Responsibilities:Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; And select, assemble, check and operate equipment.Essential Functions:• 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 strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.• Communicates openly and effectively with all member 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. # picu Qualifications:Education/Training:• Associate or Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder.• Basic computer/mechanical training required.Licensure/Certification:• 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 July1, 2002 must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002 arenot 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.• Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for RespiratoryCare (FSRC). New team members are required to obtain memberships within the first 90 days of employment
