Impactful Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Acute Care

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

Education and certification support

Retirement savings—401(k) with company

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our acute care team. You will assess patients, deliver evidence-based therapies, and manage ventilation across diverse clinical settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

You will work with advanced respiratory technology, receive mentorship, and enjoy predictable scheduling that supports professional growth and work-life balance in a leading

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 performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our acute care team. You will assess patients, deliver evidence-based therapies, and manage ventilation across diverse clinical settings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

You will work with advanced respiratory technology, receive mentorship, and enjoy predictable scheduling that supports professional growth and work-life balance in a leading