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Certified Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NICU

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL

Orlando Health is seeking Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

  • Why join Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)?
  • One of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.
  • Magnet®-recognized hospital.
  • Collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” isn’t just a promise—it’s a reality we live every day.

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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.)

Experience

minimum of 5 years ADULT or PEDIACTRIC ICU experience

Responsibilities

  • The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)'s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ventilator operationPhysiologic monitoringIntra-aortic balloon pump operationPatient documentationArterial blood gas analysisAcid/base determinationCommunication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

9
<$95k
10
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Orlando Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Orlando, FL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Tuition reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities