Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida Capital Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and family leave

Retirement with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time, day shift. You will guide patients through routine and critical care, manage ventilation and airway care, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver high-quality respiratory support.

The role emphasizes patient education, readiness, and adherence to infection-prevention standards across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. A robust benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing required.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• PALS certification must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NRP certification must be obtained within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams and interpretation of breath sounds.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosolized medications and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilation and airway care, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation and monitoring.
• Educate patients and families, act as a clinical resource, and support newborn stabilization when needed.
• Maintain and sterilize equipment, ensure readiness, and adhere to infection-prevention standards.

Skills

RRT credential

State Registered

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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

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:

• 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
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 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

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.

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