Job Description
Position Summary
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Dept: Respiratory Care
Status: Variable Full Time
Shift : Night, Hours 7:00pm-7:00am.
BAPTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL is seeking New GradS and Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRTs)!!!
The Registered 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.
Location Includes:
Why choose Baptist Health:
✅ Benefits That Start Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance✅ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan✅ Compassionate Leadership✅ Up to 5 Weeks PTO✅ Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support✅ Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan✅ Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
Baptist Health is a part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! "We make it personal."
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Make a difference in someone’s life. Join the Baptist Health Respiratory Care Team Family!
Responsibilities
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 ofthe 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.
Qualifications
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
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (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)
Experience
