Respiratory Therapist, Reg I

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I to join the team at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. This role focuses on providing specialized care for patients with breathing disorders, leveraging skills in respiratory therapeutics, and ensuring accurate documentation to support effective patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam.
• Maintain license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Maintains patient records and operates respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Reasoning

Technical Expertise

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Tools

Non-invasive ventilators

Pulmonary diagnostics equipment

Job description

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ORLANDO HEALTH: WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN & BABIES

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer one of the largest NICUs in the nation. We are proudly the first – and only – hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, our hospital also is proudly recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospitals in Neonatology” by U.S. News & World Report and has held Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013.

Position Summary

ORLANDO HEALTH: WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN & BABIES

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer one of the largest NICUs in the nation. We are proudly the first – and only – hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, our hospital also is proudly recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospitals in Neonatology” by U.S. News & World Report and has held Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013.

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer 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 and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

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. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Dept: WPH Respiratory Care

Status: Variable Full Time

Shift: Night

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 workplace—we’re a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” isn’t just a promise—it’s a reality we live every day"

Responsibilities

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

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
  
  

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

• Maintainslicense 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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