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Dayshift Sedation Pediatric Respiratory Therapist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Position Summary: Join Our Team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital! The Sedation Pediatric Respiratory Therapist IV assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Job Title:

Sedation Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist IV,

Dept:

APH Respiratory Care Sedation.

Status:

Part Time.

Shift:

Days. Respiratory Care Practitioners are integral members of the health care team. In accordance with established protocols and under the guidance of the physician, they help determine and deliver appropriate treatment for acute and chronic disorders of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.

Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to children, teenagers, and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children’s Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, national rankings in four specialties, and Top Children’s Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Responsibilities:

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 ability 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.

Qualifications:

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).

Intermediate Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.

Basic computer/mechanical training required.

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).

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