Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist, Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital in Orlando seeks a dedicated Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist. Join a compassionate team providing high-quality care to young patients. Enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match

Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year

Employer paid life insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment use.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Associate of Science in Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

Job Title: Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist III

Dept.: APH Respiratory Care

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights, 3 x 12/hour shift

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Our 156-bed pediatric hospital located in the heart of Orlando's downtown campus is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our esteemed team. Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has beenproviding compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned a “Best Children’s Hospitals” recognition by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years and has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by the patient-advocacy Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013 and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence for employing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and patient and staff satisfaction. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

If you are a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist or new to the field of Respiratory Therapy and you seek to contribute to the care of young patients, consider applying to join the team at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 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 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

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality care to pediatric patients.

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality care to pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 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 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