Respiratory Therapist, Reg II

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist, II at Orlando Regional Medical Center 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. This is a variable full-time position working three 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. A certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted for individuals licensed before December 31, 1987.
• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer and mechanical training.
• Maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license issued by the Florida Department of Health.
• Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs credentialed on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain active NBRC status and update it every five years; those credentialed before that date are not required to renew every five years.
• Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Maintain Advanced Life Support certification as appropriate to 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, including non-invasive ventilators and pulmonary diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment required to provide respiratory care.
• 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 and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree