Respiratory Therapist - Reg III - Variable Full Time

Respiratory Therapist

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 in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care. Maintain accurate and precise documentation. Demonstrate a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blend patient care management skills with technical expertise. Communicate openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrate proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination. Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient's age and medical condition. Demonstrate expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides care for patients in non-critical care and/or intermediate care units. Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. Perform all other duties as assigned. Instructs clinical practicum students. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder. Basic computer/mechanical training required. Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health. Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site. Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).