Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Healthcare • Hudson, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation in a variety of care settings. The role includes access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapist leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The position offers consistent, predictable scheduling and opportunities to build expertise and contribute to patient health.

Requirements

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy/practitioner studies.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner state credential (RRT/RCP-State).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 6 months of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of needed respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based respiratory therapy, including oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across 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 and 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; transport ventilated patients safely; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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 and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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