Certified Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Pediatrics

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL

Orlando Health is seeking Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Why join Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)?

Provides compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years.

Magnet-recognized hospital.

Earned Best Children's Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children's Hospital from The Leapfrog Group.

Collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.

Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we're not just a workplacewe're a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)

Experience: Minimum of 5 years ADULT or PEDIATRIC ICU experience

Responsibilities

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)'s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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.