Student Respiratory Tech, Arnold Palmer Hospital (PT/Varies)

Orlando Health

  • Orlando, FL
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
Position Summary:Join Our Team at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital!The Student Respiratory Tech asesses, treats, and caresfor patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.Job Title: Student Respiratory TechDept: APH Respiratory CareStatus: Part TimeShift: VariesThe Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of Respiratory Related Equipment. The Respiratory Assistant works under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for maintain an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physician with various procedures and tasks, as directed. The position may assist in training new Respiratory Therapy Assistants or Student Respiratory Therapists on routine therapy assistant
functions.Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match. Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
  • Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENLocated on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been providing compassionate care to the children, teenagers and young adults of Central Florida for more than 30 years. With 156 licensed beds and a team of experts in more than 30 pediatric specialties, the hospital has earned Best Children’s Hospitals from U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years with national rankings in four specialties and Top Children’s Hospital from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer has held Magnet® Recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient care since 2013, and several units have earned Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our pediatric Level I Trauma Center and ER is the only Central Florida facility to provide the highest level of emergency trauma care exclusively to children, and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is the only facility in Florida to achieve Level I Children’s Surgical Verification and Level I Trauma Verification by the American College of Surgeons.Orlando Health Arnold 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, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated 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 our 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 you. Responsibilities:Essential Functions
  • Maintain the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department, and all related areas.
  • Restocks supplies, retrieves equipment and re-processes equipment as necessary.
  • Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas.
  • Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of various types of respiratory care equipment.
  • Followsstandard precautions. Adheresto Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed by a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Maintains a clean and safe environment.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings/summits.
  • Completes required education and training as needed.
  • Maintainsreasonably 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.
  • Consistently usestime and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Performs all other assigned duties. Qualifications:
Education/Training
  • Respiratory Care student currently enrolled in an accredited Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program at a college or university affiliated with the organization.
  • Proof of continued enrollment in accredited pre-licensure, professional respiratory care program with no break in enrollment.
Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
  • Obtains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health within three months post-graduation.
Experience
Concurrent enrollment in an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program not to exceed
three months post-graduation.

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