Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU - Winnie Palmer Hospital
Company: Orlando Health
Location: Orlando
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
III, NICUDept: Respiratory CareStatus: Variable Full TimeShift:
Night - 7:00pm-7:00amORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR
WOMEN AND BABIESLocated on the downtown Orlando Health campus,
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides
specialized care that covers all facets of women's health, from
comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive
surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and
births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies
each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal
intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer
one of the largest NICUs in the nation. We are proudly the first -
and only - hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair
spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group,
our hospital also is proudly recognized as a "Best Children's
Hospitals in Neonatology" by U.S. News & World Report and has held
Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
since 2013.Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is part of the Orlando
Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and
ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care
practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to
west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members
honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and
compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we
serve.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits
that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education
programs and well-being services to support you and your family
through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and
offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for
your passions."Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not
just something we say, it's our promise to youMake a difference in
someone's life. Be a part of Orlando Health Respiratory Care
Team!Responsibilities: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 strong power of
analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management
skills with technical expertise.--- Communicates openly and
effectively with all member of the healthcare team.--- Demonstrates
proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood
gas analyzers, specimen collection and analysis ofblood for gas
transport and acid/base determination.--- 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.Qualifications:Education--- Associate of Science in
Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences--- Neonatal critical
care clinical experience required--- Intermediate critical care
training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Therapy
ClinicalLadderLicensure/Certification:--- Maintains license as a
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Florida Department
ofHealth--- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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 updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to
July 1, 2002, arenot required to renew every five years in
accordance with the NBRC--- Maintains active membership in the
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) andFlorida
Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC). New team members are
required to obtainmemberships within the first 90 days of
employment--- Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Healthcare
Provider certification--- Neonatal-Pediatric Resuscitation (NRP),
required within the first 90 days of employment, asappropriate per
unit and site--- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required
within the first 90 days of employment, asappropriate per unit and
site--- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required
within the first 90 days of employment,as appropriate per unit and
site
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