Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

HCA Healthcare•Pensacola, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida West Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a PRN, per diem, or as-needed basis. The therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manages invasive and noninvasive ventilation across routine, emergency, critical-care, and acute settings. The role includes access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapy leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The posting describes consistent, predictable scheduling. The therapist assesses respiratory status, delivers evidence-based treatments, manages airways and ventilation, supports patients and the care team, and maintains respiratory equipment and safety standards. The therapist may also help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515-bed facility offering a broad range of services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, orthopedics, critical care, neurology, obstetrics, and pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine. HCA Healthcare states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials from the state and the NBRC (RRT-State & NBRC).
Associate degree or certificate.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment start date.
Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment start date.
Obtain Neonate Resuscitate within 90 days of employment start date.
Obtain PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Assess respiratory status through focused exams, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of the need for respiratory interventions.
Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other 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; transport ventilated patients safely; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, 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 and flexible spending accounts.
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.
Retirement resources, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.