Registered Respiratory Therapist

HiredFirst; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care at a 404-bed regional medical center. The role focuses on routine and complex therapies across all ages, with emphasis on acute care ventilators for short- and long-term support.

The RRT will work independently when a Team Leader is not present, maintaining accurate department records and entering therapy data into the hospital's clinical information system.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RRT experience is required.
• AMA-approved respiratory care program with an associate degree.
• RRT credential required and active Florida RRT license at time of hire.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administers routine and complex respiratory therapies across all patient ages.
• Operate acute care ventilators for short- and long-term ventilation.
• Maintain department records and document therapy in the hospital information system.

Skills

RRT experience

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

This posting is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) based in Kissimmee, FL, at a Joint Commission-accredited, 404-bed regional medical center serving Osceola County — minutes from Orlando. The hospital operates a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Level II NICU, Pediatric ER, and a freestanding emergency department, reflecting a broad acute care scope.

The role.

Working under general supervision, the RRT sets up and administers routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures across all patient age groups. A significant focus of the position is the application and operation of acute care ventilators for both short- and long-term continuous mechanical ventilation. Therapists are expected to function independently and in a self-directed manner when a Team Leader is not present, maintaining accurate department records and entering therapy documentation into the hospital's clinical information system.

What we're looking for.

• Minimum 1 year of RRT experience
• Associate degree from an AMA-approved respiratory care program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active Florida RRT license required — must be in hand at time of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Schedule.

Positions available on days and nights, both with rotating weekend coverage.

Weekend diff: No

RELO case by case