Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

As the largest hospital system in Central Florida and the busiest hospital in the nation, Florida Hospital cares for more than one million patients a year. With 7 campuses throughout the Orlando area and a total of 1776 beds and growing, Florida Hospital offers a wide range of health services for the entire family and has been recognized as one of America?s Best Hospitals for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Florida Hospital was also recently named a top 100 Company for Working Families. Our innovative and flexible programs and services help ease the burdens of life for our employees. Team members at Florida Hospital enjoy more than high-tech equipment, breakthrough medical programs, and visionary leadership. Our serene, patient-centered environment offers a balanced, spiritual setting consistent with our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

As a national health care leader, Florida Hospital has what it takes to breathe new life into your career! Our Respiratory Care Department is one of the largest in the country, remaining at the forefront of new ideas and technologies. Therapists have the opportunity to perform various specialties; including patient rehabilitation, emergency care, neonatal/pediatric/adult care, flight medicine, clinical instruction, chronic ventilation and pulmonary function lab.



The Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of an assigned group of patients. Specific age groups are identified in the principal duties and job responsibilities section. In addition, he/she must be able to accept leadership responsibility in the Intensive Care Nursery or Pediatric areas in the absence of the Lead Therapist, as directed by the respiratory care shift Supervisor. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train qualified candidates with an interest in Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory care.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Blood Gas acquisition Analysis and Quality Control, Adult & Pediatric Experience, Airway Management, Basic Spirometry, CPR, Equipment Calibration, Chest Physiotherapy, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, MDI Treatment, Oral, Nasal and Tracheal Suctioning, Routine Respiratory Modalities, Sputum Inductions, Ventilator, Ocillator, Utilize and Adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Computer Applications, Effective Oral and Written Communication.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate of a respiratory or cardiopulmonary science program.

Must satisfactorily complete an advanced Level Training Program for Neonatal/Pediatric Practitioners, or possess at least 3 consecutive years of experience in both neonatal and pediatric critical care and successfully complete a department proficiency exam.

If you define working in healthcare as more than a complex skill practiced in shifts, visit Florida Hospital. When you walk our hallways, and tour our hospitals with a manager, you?ll discover our many specialties and our passion to make a difference in people?s lives. Our variety of specialties, various locations and easy access to professional education and career growth are just a few of the reasons Florida Hospital is a great place to call home.

If living in Florida and loving your job appeals to you, please apply online today at www.floridahospitalcareers.com , or contact Kristen Meyer at: 1-800-327-1914 option 6 ext. 2479, or email kristen.meyer@flhosp.org to discover the benefits of working for Florida Hospital! Be a Part of the Florida Hospital Difference!




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