Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT to join its team. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and relevant licensure in Florida. Responsibilities include operating acute care ventilators, maintaining department records, and ensuring patient care. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement planning. Join a leading provider of healthcare services recognized for ethical practices. Apply today to unlock your potential!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience; critical care and intubation experience preferred.
• Current Florida Certified (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators.
• Maintain all department and hospital records accurately.
• Perform procedures with care and empathy for patients.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Customer service abilities

Effective listening skills

Education

Completion of a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent) or Bachelor Degree preferred

Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC

Tools

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation.
• You must be self-directed in the absence of the full-time Team Leader.
• You will maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given.
• You will perform your procedures with care and empathy for our patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent) or Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Minimum 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience; critical care and intubation experience preferred.
• Current Florida Certified (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure
• American Heart Association BLS health care provider required. ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

No Travel Required

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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.