Certified Respiratory Therapist

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for a Full Time Night shift. The RT will plan, direct and provide respiratory care per orders and standards, applying critical thinking and clinical judgment in patient care.

ACLS/BLS within 30 days and an Associate Degree are required or expected. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a premier Florida hospital system.

Qualifications

• CRT certification in Florida or eligible for licensure.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• ACLS and BLS certifications within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and provide respiratory care per physician orders and standards.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and leadership in patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Nursing care planning

Education

Associate Degree

CRT Certification (Florida)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights today with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The RT demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. The Respiratory Therapist / Technician is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the Florida Respiratory Care Practice Act, physician’s orders, recognized Respiratory Care techniques, policies procedures, established standards and administrative policies.

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

No Travel Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.

Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area’s only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first – no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.