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Position Summary
"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you."
ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH - HEALTH CENTRAL
Located in Ocoee, just west of Orlando , Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital is a community-focused hospital serving patients throughout West Orange County and the surrounding communities. As part of Orlando Health, team members have the opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment while being part of a growing organization committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and the health of the community.
WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?
Amazing Culture
Join a team where collaboration, respect, and making a difference in patients' lives are at the heart of what we do.
Competitive Pay
Competitive compensation, plus evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
Benefits Starting Day One
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package from your first day, including:
Student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement
FREE college education programs
Retirement savings
Paid paternity leave
Fertility benefits
Backup elder and childcare
Pet insurance
PTO and paid holidays
And more!
Career Growth & Development
Build your career with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within a leading healthcare organization.
Make a Difference
Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Be Part of Something Bigger
At Orlando Health, your work matters. Whether you're caring directly for patients or supporting those who do, every role makes a difference.
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.
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.
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 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.
RRT's registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT's credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Experience Knowledge of basic computer/mechanical training. required
Worksite address
ocoee, FL, 34761, US
Who can apply
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