Orlando Health
Respiratory Therapist, Reg III- South Lake Hospital-Nights
Orlando Health, Florida, New York, United States
Position 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.
Responsibilities 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,gaand 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 clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. 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.
Demonstrates knowledge ofthe principles of growth and development over the life span and possessesthe 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 providesthe care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
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 (Компания. 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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Responsibilities 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,gaand 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 clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program, including but not limited to preceptor, mentor, educator, and clinical specialist. 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.
Demonstrates knowledge ofthe principles of growth and development over the life span and possessesthe 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 providesthe care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
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 (Компания. 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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