Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to assess respiratory needs and develop care plans. You will operate acute care ventilators and administer therapies, collaborating with the care team to ensure patient comfort and outcomes.

Join an experienced, patient-focused team that values integrity and compassionate care, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Florida licensure as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate acute care ventilators for short and long-term ventilation.
• Be self-directed in absence of Team Leader.
• Maintain department records and enter information into hospital computer.
• Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapies for patients of all ages.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Care coordination

BLS certification

Education

Respiratory care program (Associate Degree)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Hospital information systems

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 CRT today with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

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

HCA Florida Northside 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.

About HCA Florida Northside Hospital

• HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, structural heart and cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine treatment, 24/7 emergency care, and general surgery.
• Recognized by Healthgrades in 2025 as one of Americas 250 Best Hospitals for the third consecutive year.
• The first recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County.
• Located on Floridas Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg-known as the "Sunshine City"-offers golfing, boating, fishing, beaches, and attractions including The Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Mahaffey Theater, and the Florida Orchestra.

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 patients 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

We also provide opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.