Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription

Dental and vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement and stock plans

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family benefits

Life insurance and more

Job summary

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to guide patients through routine and critical care, perform diagnostics and therapies, and manage ventilation in diverse settings.

You will work with advanced respiratory technology, collaborate with physicians and nurses, mentor staff, and contribute to ongoing professional growth while enjoying a stable night schedule.

Qualifications

• RRT NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Associate degree in Respiratory.
• ACLS within 60 days of start date.
• BCLS within 30 days of start date.
• PALS within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by exams and breath sounds to determine interventions.
• Deliver therapy including oxygen, aerosols, airway clearance and other treatments.
• Manage ventilation and airways with invasive and noninvasive support.
• Educate patients and families; support care team and clinicians.
• Maintain equipment, ensure readiness, and follow infection-prevention standards.

Education

NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Associate Degree in Respiratory

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist RRT with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time, NIGHTS

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.

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.

Qualifications

• RRT - NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree in Respiratory
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.