Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Fort Pierce (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver essential therapies and monitor patient health, ensuring optimal outcomes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Must obtain ACLS and BLS certifications within 30 days of employment.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer respiratory care therapies and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with mechanical ventilation and respond to emergent situations.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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Description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the department's specific requirements and standards of practice. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and notify providers of any issues, intervening as appropriate.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

Qualifications needed:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital offering a full range of services, including interventional and therapeutic care, open-heart surgery, labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, emergency services, and diagnostic services. It is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center, with CARF-accredited Physical Rehabilitation Center, Level II Trauma Center, and more. The hospital provides a vibrant, fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality patient care and community service.

Additional Information

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We invest heavily in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and community support. Our colleagues have a positive impact on patients and communities across more than 2,000 sites of care.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted directly. We are interviewing and invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.