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Registered Respiratory Therapist I - Nights - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States, 33545
Registered Respiratory Therapist I – Nights – Wiregrass Ranch Hospital – Wesley Chapel, Florida
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Registered Respiratory Therapist I – Nights – Wiregrass Ranch Hospital – Wesley Chapel, Florida
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Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health .
Location Wesley Chapel, Florida
Position Registered Respiratory Therapist I – Nights
Department Respiratory Therapy
Schedule Nights
Facility Overview
Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build‑out.
9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real‑time imaging capabilities.
Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more.
Job Summary Assesses, treats, and cares for 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 determinations.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, non‑invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
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).
Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.
Basic computer/mechanical training required.
Licensure / Certification
Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
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 NBRC.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist I – Nights – Wiregrass Ranch Hospital – Wesley Chapel, Florida
role at
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health .
Location Wesley Chapel, Florida
Position Registered Respiratory Therapist I – Nights
Department Respiratory Therapy
Schedule Nights
Facility Overview
Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build‑out.
9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real‑time imaging capabilities.
Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more.
Job Summary Assesses, treats, and cares for 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 determinations.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, non‑invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
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).
Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.
Basic computer/mechanical training required.
Licensure / Certification
Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
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 NBRC.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
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