Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Wellbeing support including free counseling

Tuition assistance and student loan support

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT in Sanford, Florida. This role involves assessing and managing patients' respiratory needs, providing therapies in emergency and critical care, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and various certifications, including ACLS and BCLS. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, tuition assistance, and well-being support. Join a progressive healthcare provider focused on patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Neonate Resuscitate certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams.
• Deliver oxygen support and aerosolized medications.
• Manage ventilation and assist with airway placement.
• Educate patients and partner with the care team.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment.

Skills

Neonate Resuscitate certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT)

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

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

• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.