Registered Respiratory Therapist - Freestanding Emergency Department

AECOM; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist at the new Freestanding Emergency Department in Perdido Key/Pensacola. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory issues, implementing care plans and educating families. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the Florida Board required.
• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and monitor patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Emergency response

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Freestanding Emergency Department

+ **Schedule:** Full Time, (3) 12 hour shifts, PRN

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Sacred Heart

+ **Location:** Perdido Key / Pensacola, Fl

Opening Fall 2025. Due to the new site, RRT experience is necessary.

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

+ Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

+ Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

+ Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

+ Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hiredate or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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