Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing and counseling services

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation across emergency, critical care, and acute settings, and support a collaborative team while delivering compassionate care.

ACLS and BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date; RRT/RCP-State credential and an Associate Degree are required.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BCLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RRT/RCP-State credential required for practice as Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Deliver oxygen, aerosolized meds, airway clearance, and other therapies across care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive and noninvasive modes.
• Educate patients and families; act as clinical resource to the care team.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment; ensure readiness and infection-prevention standards.

Education

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

RRT/RCP-State

Associate Degree

Job 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. Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your Role Will Include

• 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.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

No Travel Required.

Benefits

1 year experience required.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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