Registered Respiratory Therapist I VFT/Nights NICU (Winnie Palmer Hospital)
About The Position
Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. This position works nights on a 3x12 schedule in the NICU at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. New graduates are welcome. The role provides respiratory care in a nationally recognized neonatal-care environment, including a 142-bed Level IV NICU. The therapist works alongside an interdisciplinary neonatal team and cares for medically complex neonatal patients, with exposure to advanced neonatal and critical-care therapies. The therapist demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and relevant equipment, maintains accurate documentation, applies analytical reasoning and technical expertise to patient care, communicates effectively with the healthcare team, and performs quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers. The role also includes age-appropriate patient care, medical gas administration, environmental control, humidification, medication delivery, non-invasive ventilatory support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and instruction of clinical practicum students.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; for those licensed before December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted.
- Must be eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam under NBRC guidelines.
- Basic computer/mechanical training.
- Maintain a Florida Department of Health Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
- Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain active NBRC status and update it every five years; RRTs credentialed before July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years under NBRC rules.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
- Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory-care equipment.
- Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for respiratory care.
- Maintain accurate and precise documentation.
- Apply analytical reasoning and combine patient-care management skills with technical expertise.
- Communicate openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Perform quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers; collect specimens and analyze blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and medical conditions, applying knowledge of growth and development and age-specific needs.
- Demonstrate expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, non-invasive ventilatory support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instruct clinical practicum students.
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 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 of up to $500 per year
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
- Group life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
- Nearly five weeks of paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Family care support, including fertility benefits up to $25,000, adoption assistance up to $15,000, backup child, elder, and pet care, and virtual tutoring
- Preferred Education Program offering degrees or technical certificates with zero out-of-pocket costs
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
- Student loan repayment of $1,200 per year
- Career development resources, including coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling services
- Discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
