respiratory therapist - Orlando, FL , USA, United States - Orlando Health

Description

Position Summary

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a 285-bed acute care facility serving southwest Orange

County for more than 35 years. The hospital offers advanced technology and expertise in

numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular and stroke care,

comprehensive surgical services, and rehabilitation, with minimally invasive options for many

procedures utilizing the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System and Mako SmartRobotics roboticarm-assisted surgery for knee and hip joint replacement. A comprehensive Emergency

Department treats both adults and children, including a fast track for minor emergencies, and

is a designated Primary Stroke Center. The campus also includes an Orlando Health Cancer

Institute location offering diagnostic, treatment and support services. Recognized for quality,

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips appeared among the top teaching hospitals on the IBM Watson

Health 100 Top Hospitals list for 2021 and was named as a 2020 Best Places to Work in

Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. The hospital also provides services at the Orlando Health

Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion - Osceola in Kissimmee and Orlando Health Emergency

Room - Randal Park in Lake Nona

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 member 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 determination.

• 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.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• 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.

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 updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002 are

not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory

Care (FSRC). New team members are required to obtain memberships within the first 90 days of employment.

Education/Training

• 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.

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 updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002 are

not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory

Care (FSRC). New team members are required to obtain memberships within the first 90 days of employment.

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records;

And select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Essential Functions

• 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 member 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 determination.

• 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.