RRT II - Respiratory Therapist - PRN Pool - Bayfront Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist II assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. The role initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory care equipment. The position is at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is part of the PRN Pool with varied shifts. The therapist demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required to provide respiratory care. The role also requires accurate documentation, analytical reasoning, effective patient care management and technical skills, and open communication with healthcare team members. The therapist demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and blood gas and acid/base analysis. The position requires reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable Orlando Health policies and laws, as well as compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. For individuals licensed before December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted.
- Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
- Basic computer and mechanical training.
- Maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the State of Florida Department of Health.
- Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain active NBRC status and update every five years; RRTs credentialed before July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years under NBRC rules.
- Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Advanced Life Support certification as appropriate for the unit and site.
Nice To Haves
- Maintain active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures.
- Maintain patient records and accurate, precise documentation.
- Select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory care equipment.
- Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other required equipment.
- Apply analytical reasoning and combine patient care management skills with technical expertise.
- Communicate openly and effectively with members of the healthcare team.
- Perform quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers; collect specimens and analyze blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
- Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
- Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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Education Level
Associate degree
