Respiratory Therapist - Nights

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical center as a Respiratory Therapist working night shifts. This role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory issues, conducting diagnostic procedures, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality care. Candidates must hold an RRT license and demonstrate proficiency in various respiratory treatment techniques.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Florida.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Advanced Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders.
• Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records.
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and related equipment.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Reasoning

Patient Care Management

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

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Responsibilities

Assesses, treats, and caresfor patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Assesses, treats, and caresfor patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

Other Related Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
• Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental controlsystems, humidification, medication delivery, invasive
  
  

and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Provides care for patientsin non-critical care and/or intermediate care units.
• Has advanced clinicalskills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to
  
  

preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinicalspecialist. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Instructs clinical practicum students.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned
  
  

unit.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).
  
  

Education/Training

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
• Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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