Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

HCA Florida Blake Hospital; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to evaluate patient respiratory needs and develop the Respiratory Care Plan. You will work with an empowered team delivering compassionate care and advancing patient outcomes.

Requirements include Florida licensure, BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months, ABLS within 6 months, and completion of a respiratory care program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree).
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation.
• Must be self-directed in the absence of a full-time Team Leader.
• Maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given.
• Set up/administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to help us reach our goals. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will evaluate the respiratory needs of your patients. You will also develop and implement the Respiratory Care Plan for your patients. We are an amazing team who works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career with HCA Florida Healthcare.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation
• Must be self-directed in the absence of a full-time Team Leader
• Maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given
• Set up/administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages

Requirements:

• Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within 6 months of hire
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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