Registered Respiratory Therapist I VFT/Nights (NICU - Winnie Palmer Hospital)

Position Summary

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

About the Role

VFT/Nights 3x12s - NICU

Benefits

Benefits At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients. As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness
• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
• Financial Security
• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Schedule

VFT/Nights 3x12s - NICU

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.

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).
• 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.
• Knowledge of basic computer/mechanical training is required.