Certified Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

1103 Team Member Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

This faith-based health care facility in Orlando, Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform clinical assessments, deliver therapies, manage oxygen and ventilation, and document care in the EMR. You will participate in rounds, respond to code blue events, and support neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include setting up ventilators, delivering medication, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• NBRC credential maintained as condition of continued eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and policy.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Respond to rapid response and code blue calls and participate in rounds.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Infection control

Documentation (EMR)

Airway management

Ventilation management

CPR/Code responses

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Field of study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Tools

Cerner

Epic

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Benefits and Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule & Location

Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 601 E ROLLINS ST City: ORLANDO State: Florida Postal Code: 32803

Job Description

Responsible for competently performing clinical patient assessments and delivering therapy, including breathing treatments and arterial blood gases. This position manages oxygen therapy, performs intubations, operates mechanical ventilators, and assesses patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatment. Other responsibilities include completing patient documentation in the computer charting system and responding to code blue and rapid response calls. Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges. Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status. Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care [Required]
• Ability to ensure infection control [Required]
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required]
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as [Required]
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required]
• Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation [Required]
• Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required]
• Ventilator patient transportation [Required]
• Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable [Required]
• Infant / Pediatric experience [Required]
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance [Required]
• Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic [Required]
• Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers [Required]
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care [Required]
• Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital [Required]

Education

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• Field of Study: in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

• 1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program [Required] in lieu of Associate's degree acceptable. Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• NBRC credential must be maintained as condition of continued role eligibility All States: require NBRC for new hires, and incumbents Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications

• State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
• Active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Preferred]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.94 - $44.53

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

Company Culture

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.