Certified Respiratory Therapist VFT/Nights - NICU (Winnie Palmer Hospital)

Position Summary

Position Summary

We are Hiring New Grad and Experienced CRTs at Winnie Palmer Hospital!

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 3x12s in the NICU (No experience required) and in the Women's ICU and Floors (Must have ICU experience)

• 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
• Why Work at Winnie Palmer as a NICU or Women's Critical Care RRT?

At Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, you'll be part of a nationally recognized team dedicated to caring for the most fragile newborns, high-risk mothers, and critically ill women's health patients. The hospital was recognized as a Best Children's Hospital for 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report, with Neonatology ranked among its nationally recognized specialties.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Care for high-acuity NICU patients and critically ill women's health populations
• Work alongside nationally recognized physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary specialists
• Gain experience with advanced neonatal and critical care therapies
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on exceptional patient outcomes
• Make a meaningful impact on patients and families during some of life's most critical moments

If you're passionate about neonatal and women's critical care, Winnie Palmer offers an opportunity to grow your career while making a difference every day.

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 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 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.

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, medical delivery, ventilatory support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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 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).
• Licensed by the State of Florida (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually.
• 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).