Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRTJM
About The Position
A large, accredited acute-care hospital in North Florida is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its respiratory care team. The facility provides comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, NICU, heart and vascular services, stroke care, behavioral health, surgical services, and rehabilitation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department standards and state scope of practice. The RRT performs diagnostic testing, administers therapeutic interventions, and manages patients requiring invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Requirements
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential (NBRC)
- Active State RRT License
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
- BLS (Within 30 Days of Hire)
- ACLS (Within 30 Days of Hire)
- PALS (Within 30 Days of Hire)
- NRP (Within 60 Days of Hire)
- 1 Year of Respiratory Therapy Experience
Nice To Haves
- CRT experience considered, but candidate must currently hold RRT credential
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient respiratory assessments (breath sounds, airway patency, cuff pressures)
- Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate need for respiratory therapy
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy
- Assist with placement of artificial airways
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
- Monitor patient response and notify providers of changes
- Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients
- Respond to emergency situations and support resuscitation efforts
- Maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match (100% match on 3%–9% based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition assistance and certification support
- Paid time off and family leave programs
- Disability coverage
- Counseling and wellbeing resources
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits
- Additional voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
