Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist III 3x12s Nights (Arnold Palmer Hospital)

Position Summary

Affords assessments, treatments, and care to patients suffering from breathing disorders. Engages in therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures
• Maintains patient records
• Selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment

Requirements

• 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, invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Provides care for patients in 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 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

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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).
• Other Related Functions: Demonstrates 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.

Benefits

This position offers comprehensive benefits including health & wellness, flexible spending accounts, group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, wellness incentives, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment. Additionally, there is nearly five weeks of PTO, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, and four weeks of paid parental leave. Employees also have access to learning and career growth opportunities such as coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training. Extra perks include an employee assistance program and discounts on various services.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nights 3x12s