Acute Care RRT: Impactful Respiratory Therapy

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will work with physicians, nurses, and care teams in a dynamic acute care setting, delivering respiratory therapies and participating in ventilation management.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, critical thinking, and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and stable scheduling in a leading hospital system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC.
• Current Florida Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by focused exams and airway patency checks.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen and meds.
• Manage ventilation and airway care across settings.
• Educate patients and families; support care teams.
• Maintain equipment and follow infection prevention standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Respiratory Therapy program degree

Job description

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will work with physicians, nurses, and care teams in a dynamic acute care setting, delivering respiratory therapies and participating in ventilation management.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, critical thinking, and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and stable scheduling in a leading hospital system.