Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU & Critical Care

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality care in non-critical to ICU settings. You will operate non-invasive ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Must hold NBRC RRT with Florida license, BLS, and ALS; participation in clinical ladder and professional associations is preferred. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences
• NBRC-credentialed RRT; active NBRC status if credentialed after 2002
• Florida license as an RRT
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification
• Advanced Life Support appropriate per unit/site
• Preferred: Active membership in AARC/FSRC

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and non-invasive ventilators and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Maintains documentation accurately and precisely.
• Shows strong analytical reasoning blending patient care with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly with the healthcare team.
• Maintains QA and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers and blood gas analysis.
• Keeps regular attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws.
• Complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care for patients.Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental controls, humidification, medication delivery, ventilatory support, and CPR.
• Care for patients in non-critical, intermediate, and ICU units.
• Participates in RRT Clinical Ladder (preceptor, mentor, educator, clinical specialist) and other duties.
• Instructs clinical practicum students.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and growth/development knowledge.
• Interprets data to identify patient requirements by age-specific needs; follows unit/area policies.

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with NBRC

Florida license as Registered Respiratory Therapist

Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit/site

Preferred: Active membership in American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC)

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality care in non-critical to ICU settings. You will operate non-invasive ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Must hold NBRC RRT with Florida license, BLS, and ALS; participation in clinical ladder and professional associations is preferred. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered respiratory care.