Certified Respiratory Therapist - Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. 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.

Position Summary:

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

 

Allow us to personally match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.

 

Location Included:

• Shelby Hospital

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 now part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! 

 

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

• Certified 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

• None