Cert Respiratory Therapist (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: VFT Nights 3x12s - NICU or Adult ICU Options Available 

Days - but need to be able to provide leadership oversight during nights or weekends when incidents arise

🌟 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 Salary + 8-12% Leadership Incentive Bonus!

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 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.