Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Adults ICU/ WICU | VFT Nights | Winnie Palmer Hospital

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Adults

Join Our Team at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies! Orlando Health is seeking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least one year Critical Care/ICU experience. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

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

Department: WPH Respiratory Care - Adults

Type: Variable Full Time Shift: Nights

Respiratory Therapists are integral members of the health care team. In accordance with established protocols and under the guidance of the physician, they help determine and deliver appropriate treatment for acute and chronic disorders of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.

Why Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital?

• One of the largest women's hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.
• Magnet-recognized hospital.
• A 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 workplacewe're a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match.
• Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
• Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

Responsibilities:

• 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 determination.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training:
• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 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)
• Experience:
• At least 1 year Critical Care/ICU experience