Respiratory Therapist AHMG Pulmonology at Winter Park

About the role

AHMG Pulmonology at Winter Park 1110 N. Kentucky Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments to patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Evaluates patients' respiratory conditions and develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Operates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
• Maintains equipment and ensures its proper functioning.
• Makes rounds to monitor patients' responses to therapy and adjusts treatments as necessary.
• Provides emergency respiratory care, including airway management and resuscitation.
• Documents patient care activities and maintains accurate medical records.
• Participates in the development and implementation of respiratory care protocols.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Provides education to patients and their families on respiratory conditions and proper use of equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Experience with computers.
• Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• Work experience: 1+ year of experience as a respiratory therapist (preferred).

Qualifications

• State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification (preferred).
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Experience with computers.

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off from Day One.
• 403-B Retirement Plan.
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave.
• Career Development.
• Whole Person Well-being Resources.
• Mental Health Resources and Support.
• Pet Benefits.

Schedule

• Full time.
• Shift: Day.

Pay

• Pay Range: $23.71 - $44.09.