Respiratory Therapist - Reg III - Variable Full Time

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory care equipment. Provides care in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units, using advanced clinical skills and technical expertise. The role also includes responsibilities described in Orlando Health’s RRT Clinical Ladder program, such as serving as a preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist, as well as instructing clinical practicum students. The therapist provides age- and condition-appropriate care and applies knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. For individuals licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted.
• Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training.
• Maintain a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license through 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; those credentialed before that date are not required to renew every five years under NBRC rules.
• Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Hold Advanced Life Support certification as appropriate per 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 select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
• Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other respiratory care equipment.
• Maintain accurate and precise documentation.
• 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 Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and medical conditions.
• Demonstrate expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provide care for patients in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units.
• Perform advanced clinical skills and responsibilities described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist duties.
• Instruct clinical practicum students.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assess data reflecting patient status, identify age-specific requirements, and provide care in accordance with unit, area, and department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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