Certified Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC)

ORMC RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Variable Full-Time - 3x12 hour shifts

NIGHT-SHIFT ONLY

A Brief Overview

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy Required or
• 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.) Required
• None
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). Required and
• Licensed by the National Board of Respiratory Care Required and
• Advanced Life Support Required and
• Maintains active membership in the AARC and AL Association for Respiratory Care Required

What you will do

• 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.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.