Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance and additional cover

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to evaluate patient respiratory needs and develop care plans. You will operate ventilators, perform routine and complex procedures, and document care in the hospital system with a team-focused approach.

The role requires Florida licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months. This facility is part of HCA Healthcare and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or 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
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' respiratory needs and develop a Respiratory Care Plan.
• Operate acute care ventilators and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory procedures for patients of all ages.
• Maintain department and hospital records and enter data into the hospital system.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

BLS certification

Self-direction

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Electronic health records

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment

Benefits

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members. We were the first hospital in northwest Pasco County to offer a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program, and our commitment to quality has earned us recognition for innovative care. Our accredited Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and programs in Cancer Care, Orthopedics, and Neurosurgery exemplify our high-quality services. With over 100,000 procedures performed, we are dedicated to excellence.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.