Night-Shift RRT: Critical Care Ventilation

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts in Port Charlotte, Florida. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

Join a team with access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure.
• BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the CoARC.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering 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.]
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Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts in Port Charlotte, Florida. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

Join a team with access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a leading healthcare system.