Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult ICU VFT/Nights (Winnie Palmer Hospital)

Position Summary

Position Summary

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Schedule: VFT/ Nights in the Adult Women's ICU

Focus on Women's Critical Care: The Adult Women’s ICU (WICU) handles critical care needs specifically for adult female patients, often managing severe or complex complications related to high-risk pregnancies, postpartum recovery, or other acute gynecological and maternal conditions

Why Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work

At Orlando Health, we care about you as much as you care about your patients. As a team member, you’ll enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one:

• Health & Wellness
• Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
• Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
• Financial Security
• Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
• Time Away & Family Support
• Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members

Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring

Learning & Career Growth

“Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
• Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
• Extra Perks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
• Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, 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 of the 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 determination.

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.
• Other Related Functions

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.

Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, non- invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Provides care for patients in non-critical care units.

Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT Clinical Ladder program. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Instructs clinical practicum students.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).

• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.
• Licensure/Certification
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the 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) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).