Respiratory Therapist at Lake Mary Hospital
Position Summary:
Department: SSEM Respiratory TherapyStatus: Part-Time
Schedule: First Shift
Title: Respiratory Therapist lll
ORLANDO HEALTH SOUTH SEMINOLE HOSPITAL
Located in Longwood, Florida, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is a comprehensive medical, surgical and behavioral health facility with 126 acute-care beds and 80 inpatient behavioral health beds. Orlando Health South Seminole has a 30-bed ER, surgical department, endoscopy center and diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory.It also provides a full range of outpatient services, including diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, laboratory, surgery, MRI, psychotherapy services and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for wound care. Orlando Health South Seminole is proudly recognized among the nation’s “Best Regional Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report, “Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Healthcare and “Best Places to Work” by Modern Healthcare, named for four consecutive years.
Orlando Health South Seminole 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 LAKE MARY HOSPITAL GRAND OPENING JANUARY 11TH, 2025
Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital, opening in January 2025, is where advanced medical care meets compassionate service. Housed in a six-story building, our state-of-the-art facility features 180 beds with the ability to expand up to 240 beds.We are designed to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions, from emergency services and surgical care to specialized treatments.
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Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health - South Seminole Hospital:
- South Seminole Hospital is Nationally Recognized for the BEST Places to Work!
- Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only).
- Flexible Schedules
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year.
Position Summary:
Assesses, treats, and caresfor patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
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 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 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/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).
- Advance floor or entry Critical Care training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder. • Basic computer/mechanical training required.
- Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist 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 be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the 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) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).
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