Cert Respiratory Therapist

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Orlando is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders. The role involves maintaining patient records, operating necessary equipment, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Respiratory Care and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program required.
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary Diagnostics

Physiologic Monitors

Arterial Blood Gas Analyzers

Job description

Position Summary

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

Location: 1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761

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 a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members ofthe 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 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 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.)
Licensure/Certification
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually.
• 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

Education/Training
• 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.)
Licensure/Certification
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually.
• 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

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 a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members ofthe 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.