Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Purple Cow Recruiting • Oviedo, FL

3d • $28 - $40

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Oviedo, Florida.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with departmental standards and state scope of practice. This role supports acutely ill patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation and plays a critical role in emergency response, airway management, and respiratory diagnostics.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential for the position you are applying for.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required (CRT does not qualify).
• Minimum of 1 year of RRT experience required (L&D or critical care experience strongly preferred).
• Associate Degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment start.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of employment start.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment start.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment start.
• Active state Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP) license required.

Nice To Haves

• L&D or critical care experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate respiratory status and response to therapy.
• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen delivery, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and intervene appropriately for adverse reactions.
• Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent situations ensuring airway integrity and effective ventilation during resuscitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree