Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts in Palm Beach County, FL. The RT will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role offers access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from leaders, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate within 60 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.
• Vocational School Graduate.

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.

Education

Vocational School Graduate

RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Job description

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts in Palm Beach County, FL. The RT will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role offers access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from leaders, and a supportive team.