Respiratory Therapist, Skilled Nursing Facility

Position Summary Department: Skilled Nursing Status: Full-Time Schedule: Days 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Title: Respiratory Therapist Orlando Health – Health Central Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing professional, compassionate care that enriches and enhances our residents’ lives. Located in a quaint Winter Garden neighborhood, the facility features a beautifully landscaped courtyard, gazebos and grilling areas for personal visits with family and friends. A variety of programs distinguish Health Central Park as a respected nursing and rehabilitation center, establishing it as a leader in long‑term care and rehabilitation. Top Reasons To Choose Orlando Health – Skilled Nursing BEST Place to Work! Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full‑Time & Part‑Time only). Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year. Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Responsibilities Essential Functions 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 strong 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. Demonstrates the capacity to assume supervisory functions in the absence of a supervisor. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and medical condition of the patient. Demonstrates expertise in the areas of medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, ventilatory support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs all other duties as assigned. Assumes duties of the supervisor in their absence. Instructs clinical practicum students. Provides appropriate care to patients served on the assigned unit, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan and assessing data reflective of the patient’s status to identify age‑specific needs. Qualifications Education/Training Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences (or equivalent). Certified completion from an approved Respiratory Care program accepted if licensed prior to December 31, 1987. Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder. Basic computer/mechanical training required. Licensure/Certification 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). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the NBRC and be updated every five years; those credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years. 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). Experience None #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health