Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Nursing Services•Sanford, FL
24d•$28 - $40
About The Position
A Level II Trauma program in the Sanford area is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a high-acuity respiratory care team. The RRT will support patients across critical care, ED, cardiopulmonary services, and procedural areas. This role offers significant clinical growth, including exposure to advanced airway management, ventilator care, and respiratory diagnostics.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC credential + state licensure.
- Completion of a two-year AMA-accredited respiratory care program (Associate Degree or equivalent).
- BLS required within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months of hire.
- Open to new RRT graduates (must have passed boards or awaiting formal licensure).
- CRT-only experience does not qualify for this position.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
- Conduct diagnostic testing to determine therapeutic needs and monitor patient response.
- Administer respiratory therapies: oxygen, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques.
- Assist with artificial airway placement and manage ventilator initiation, monitoring, and adjustments.
- Monitor patients for therapeutic response and intervene appropriately for adverse reactions.
- Support safe transport of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Respond to emergency situations, supporting airway protection and ventilation during resuscitation events.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–$40/hr
- Night differential: +$4.50/hr
- Weekend differential: +$3.00/hr
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance available
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 100% employer match (3–9%)
- Employee stock purchase program (10% discount)
- Tuition reimbursement & certification support
- Dependent scholarships
- Paid family leave, PTO, and disability coverage
- Free counseling and emotional wellness support
- Legal/financial assistance programs
- Optional benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ID protection, pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
