Certified Respiratory Therapist - Baptist Health

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team! The Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

With five hospitals to choose from and a variety of schedules to fit your needs, allow us to personally match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.

Baptist Health is a part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! "We make it personal."

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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.

Education/Training

• Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)

Licensure/Certification

• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains current BLS/Health Care Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Preferred:
  Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Experience

• None