Hybrid Registered Respiratory Therapist III - Pulmonary Medicine West bei Orlando Health

Department: Orlando Health Medical Group - Pulmonary Medicine

Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist III

***Address of Practice: 9400 TURKEY LAKE RD  ORLANDO FL 32819***

Position Summary

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

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

About OHMG

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

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.
• 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.

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.

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).

Experience
None