Student Respiratory Tech At Winnie Palmer Hospital

Position Summary Job Title: Student Respiratory Tech Dept:

WPH Respiratory Care Status: Part Time Shift: Varies Candidate must be concurrent enrollment in an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program not to exceed three months post-graduation.

ORLANDO HEALTH WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND BABIES Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides specialized care that covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer one of the largest NICUs in the nation.

We are proudly the first - and only - hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, our hospital also is proudly recognized as a "Best Children's Hospitals in Neonatology" by U.S. News & World Report and has held Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013.

Orlando Health Winnie 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 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 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 your 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 The 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 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.

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.

The 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 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.