Registered Respiratory Therapist I VFT/Nights NICU (Winnie Palmer Hospital)

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: 3x12s Nights in the NICU

New Grads Welcomed!

Why Winnie Palmer Hospital?

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies offers Respiratory Therapists the opportunity to build their careers in a nationally recognized neonatal care environment.

• The 142-bed Level IV NICU is one of the largest and most technologically advanced NICUs in the nation.
• The NICU and hospital have earned significant recognition, including:

Named a“Best Children’s Hospital” in Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report.

Recognized as an ECMO Center of Excellence, one of only four in Florida according to Orlando Health’s neonatal program.

The NICU has received consecutive Beacon Awards for Excellence in bedside care from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

• Winnie Palmer Hospital has achieved Magnet designation, nationally recognized for nursing excellence.
• Orlando Health says Winnie Palmer was the first hospital in Orlando to earn Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission.
• Why Work Here as a NICU Respiratory Therapist?

As a NICU Respiratory Therapist, you’ll have an opportunity to develop highly specialized respiratory-care experience while caring for some of the most medically complex neonatal patients.

You’ll work in a high-volume environment alongside an interdisciplinary neonatal team and gain exposure to advanced neonatal and critical-care therapies. Orlando Health specifically highlights the NICU’s patient volume and diverse patient population as providing extensive clinical exposure.

• 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

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 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, medication delivery, non- invasive ventilatory support, 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 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).

Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.

Basic computer/mechanical training required.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.

RRT’s registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT’s credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC.

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

Knowledge of basic computer/mechanical training. required