Respiratory Therapist Asst (Student) - Orlando Health - Health Central - Pool

Orlando Health • Ocoee, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women’s health and trauma
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
Retirement Savings plan.
Paid Time Off plan.
Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport,
disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of Respiratory Related Equipment. The Respiratory Assistant works under the direction of a
Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for maintain an appropriate level of equipment in the
various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physician with various procedures and tasks, as directed.
The position may assist in training new Respiratory Therapy Assistants or Student Respiratory Therapists on routine therapy assistant
functions.

Requirements

• Respiratory Care student currently enrolled in an accredited Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program at a college or university affiliated with the organization.
• Proof of continued enrollment in accredited pre-licensure, professional respiratory care program with no break in enrollment.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
• Obtains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health within three months post-graduation.
• Concurrent enrollment in an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program not to exceed three months post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department, and all related areas.
• Restocks supplies, retrieves equipment and re-processes equipment as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas.
• Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Followsstandard precautions. Adheresto Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed by a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings/summits.
• Completes required education and training as needed.
• Maintainsreasonably 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.
• Consistently usestime and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Performs all other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
• Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid Time Off plan.
• Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
• Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
• Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree