Respiratory Therapist FT Days Orlando

DescriptionRespiratory Therapist -AdventHealth OrlandoLocation Address:Orlando, Fl 32803Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth OrlandoLocated on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth OrlandoServes as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South AmericaAdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the countryWe are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each yearWork Hours/Shift:Full Time Days 3 12'sYou Will Be Responsible For: Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of careAbility to use applicable infection control standardsEffective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and use of computer applicationsAirway management skills, including maintenance of a patient airway and care of artificial airwaysAbility to provide optimal respiratory support including: administration of oxygen, inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygieneQualificationsWhat You Will Need:Associate’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program Current, valid state of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Exception: For Cost Center 7610: Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationFor Cost Center 7633: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificationFor Cost Centers 7630, 7637, 1520, 0520, and 9390: Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationFor Cost Center 0520, 1520, 4270, 5040, 7637, 9390: Current PALS and NRP certification (Preferred)For Cost Center 4270, 5040, 7610: Current ACLS certification (Preferred)Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary science (Preferred)Job Summary:The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Adheres to AdventHealth Orlando Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.