Respiratory Therapist - Orlando Health (West Orlando Region)

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Orlando Health is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists system-wide! The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Why choose Orlando Health?

• Innovative benefits package that begins on day one
• Flexible schedules
• Compassionate leadership
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year
• Voted Best Place to Work by Forbes

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Associate or Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Licensure/Certification: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Maintains current BLS Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.

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.
• 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 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.