Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care & Education

Nemours Children's Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and emergency respiratory care across patient care areas. You will offer clinical direction for trainees and work closely with nurses, physicians and families to support patient recovery.

Responsibilities include aerosolized therapy, airway management, ABG sampling, CPR during emergencies, documentation in EMR, and participating in discharge planning, home care education, and equipment

Qualifications

• Florida State License required.
• NBRC – RRT certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders for respiratory care and provide age-appropriate care across patient populations (infants to adults).
• Assess patients clinically and evaluate appropriate therapy.
• Provide aerosolized therapy, airway clearance and airway management, ventilator setup and monitoring; non-invasive monitoring.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, point-of-care testing and ECGs; assist in bronchoscopies.
• Document care and orders in EMR; enter charges when necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning and home-care education; train patients and families.
• Provide recommendations and education to physicians and nurses regarding respiratory care.
• Evaluate respiratory care equipment and procedures; maintain knowledge of policies.

Education

Florida State License

NBRC – RRT

American Heart Association BLS

PALS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and emergency respiratory care across patient care areas. You will offer clinical direction for trainees and work closely with nurses, physicians and families to support patient recovery.

Responsibilities include aerosolized therapy, airway management, ABG sampling, CPR during emergencies, documentation in EMR, and participating in discharge planning, home care education, and equipment