Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Nights VFT in the Adult ICU or in the NICU Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is a 350-bed dedicated healthcare facility in Orlando, Florida, renowned for its comprehensive maternal, neonatal, and specialized surgical care. Respiratory Care and NICU Services 24/7 Respiratory Support: The hospital features around-the-clock on-site respiratory therapists specializing in neonatal, pediatric and adult care.
Advanced Autonomy & Procedures: Registered respiratory therapists at Winnie Palmer Hospital maintain high clinical autonomy, performing advanced tasks such as delivery room surfactant administration, intubation, arterial line placement, and managing neonates as early as 22 weeks gestation. Specialized Equipment: The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—ranked #1 in Florida—utilizes advanced neonatal ventilators, continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring, and specialized infant warmer stations to manage fragile respiratory conditions.
Hospital Overview & Accolades Volume: Handles roughly 12,000 to 15,000 deliveries each year, making it one of the largest and busiest labor and delivery units in the nation. Top Rankings: Recognized nationally by U. S.
News & World Report for neonatology and designated as a regional perinatal intensive care center. Specialized Care: Offers complex services including open fetal surgery for spina bifida, robotic gynecologic surgery, and a high-risk antepartum special care unit 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 Responsibilities
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).