Certified Respiratory Therapist

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health's Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is recruiting a Certified Respiratory Therapist for nights. The role covers assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders, operating ventilators and related equipment, and maintaining records.

The position requires CRT NBRC certification, NBRC licensure, and BLS/ALS certifications, with duties including documentation and collaboration with the care team. This is a full-time, night-shift role at ORMC.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an approved program.
• CRT NBRC certification required.
• Licensed by NBRC required.
• Advanced Life Support certification required.
• BLS with hands-on verification required.
• Active membership in AARC/AL Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and ventilator use.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Blend patient care with technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintain quality control of ABG analyzers and sample handling.
• Adhere to Baptist Health policies and attendance.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

CRT NBRC

BLS certification

NBRC licensure

ALS certification

AARC membership

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC certification

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analyzers

Physiologic monitors

Job description

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.

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.