Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will have access to respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapy leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The posting describes predictable scheduling and opportunities to develop expertise and contribute to patient health.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner state credential (RRT/RCP-State).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of the employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of the employment start date.
Neonatal Resuscitation certification must be obtained within 6 months of the employment start date.

Responsibilities

Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of respiratory intervention needs.
Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway-clearance techniques, and other evidence-based treatments in emergency, critical-care, and acute settings.
Assist with artificial-airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes or emergencies.
Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transport ventilated patients; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Onsite day care program and 24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.