Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida Capital Hospital; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time day shift. The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality care, including ventilation management and diagnostic testing as part of the patient care team.

Responsibilities include airway management, administering therapies, and monitoring responses. The role requires NBRC/RRT, an associate degree, and timely BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• NBRC and State RRT certification must be obtained.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS required within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment including breath sounds and cuff pressure.
• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with artificial airways and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor therapeutic response and intervene as needed.
• Transport ventilator-dependent patients as required.
• Respond to emergent situations to maintain airway and ventilation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC/RRT certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Respiratory Therapist RRT? At HCA Florida Capital 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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time, DAYSThe Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

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

Benefits

HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more.

Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.

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 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.