Certified Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Orlando Health · Orlando
Position Summary
Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - NICU
Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL
Orlando Health is seeking Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Why join Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)?
- One of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.
- Magnet®-recognized hospital.
- 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.
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Responsibilities
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)'s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
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.)
Experience
- minimum of 5 years ADULT or PEDIACTRIC ICU experience
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)'s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
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.)
Experience
- minimum of 5 years ADULT or PEDIACTRIC ICU experience
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