**Respiratory Therapist Internal Seasonal Contract (14-16 wks) - Nights**

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System provides and evaluates respiratory therapies for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease, including airway management and ventilator care.

Under the Respiratory Care Services department, you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals, with opportunities to precept students while following department protocols. A Florida RRT license and current certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RRT licensure.
• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months for Venice Location only.
• NBRC credential currently active.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies.
• Perform airway management, ABG sampling, CPR, and ventilator management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
• Possibly precept or shadow healthcare students.
• Follow departmental protocols and participate in patient care planning.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Team collaboration

Education

Florida RRT licensure

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

NBRC credential

Job description

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients requiring services due to acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease. Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring. With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies. The Respiratory Therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged. Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.

Required Qualifications

• Require an active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
• Require graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Require American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of transfer/hire (Venice Location only).
• Require active RRT Credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.

Preferred License and Certs

16-week contract start dates will be available in November and December 2026, and January 4, 2027, with contracts ending in March or April 2027, depending on the selected start date.

January 18, 2027 is the final contract start date and will be a 14-week contract ending April 25, 2027.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/