Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement readiness tools

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital in Florida is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to guide patients through routine and critical care. You will use advanced respiratory technology, provide airway management, and work with a collaborative team for ongoing professional growth.

The role emphasizes accurate assessments, ventilator management, and patient/family education in multiple care settings, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of start date.
• BCLS within 30 days of start date.
• PALS within 6 months of start date.
• RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, meds, and airway clearance.
• Manage ventilation and airway support across settings.
• Educate patients and families, collaborate with care team, assist newborn stabilization when needed.
• Maintain and transport respiratory equipment, ensure infection control standards.

Skills

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

PALS Certification

RRT Credential

Associate Degree

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT? At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

Benefits

• 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

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Our Hospital

• A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence‑based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.