Senior Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Education

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The role involves operating non-invasive ventilatory equipment, maintaining patient records, and ensuring high-quality respiratory care across units.

The position emphasizes strong analytical thinking, communication within the healthcare team, and adherence to policies, including NBRC/credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate from an approved Respiratory Care program.
• Expert Critical Care training as defined on Baptist Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/ mechanical training.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist; maintain license.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification.
• ACL - Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit.
• Maintains active membership in the AARC (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilatory, pulmonary diagnostic, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates strong analytical reasoning and blends patient care management 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 and related analyses.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per Baptist Health policies and federal/state standards.
• Follows Baptist Health policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.
• Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control, humidification, delivery, non-invasive ventilatory support, and CPR.
• Provides care for patients in non-critical, intermediate, and ICU units.
• Performs duties described in RRT ladder program and mentors/educates staff; completes required checks.
• Instructs clinical practicum students.
• Assesses age-specific data and provides age-appropriate care per unit/department policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Documentation

Analytical reasoning

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RRT credential

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The role involves operating non-invasive ventilatory equipment, maintaining patient records, and ensuring high-quality respiratory care across units.

The position emphasizes strong analytical thinking, communication within the healthcare team, and adherence to policies, including NBRC/credentialing requirements.