Respiratory Therapist - New Grads Welcomed!

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients. The role involves demonstrating competency in various respiratory therapeutics, including the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other necessary equipment. Accurate documentation, strong analytical reasoning, and effective communication with the healthcare team are essential. The therapist will also be proficient in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis. Maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures, and providing age-appropriate care are key aspects of this role. The position also includes instructing clinical practicum students and demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

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.
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

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 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, non- invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Instructs clinical practicum students.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.