Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

HCA Healthcare; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for PRN/Per Diem coverage. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and work with a collaborative care team to provide evidence-based therapy across care settings.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, equipment safety, and adherence to infection prevention standards, with access to advanced respiratory technology and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency.
• Deliver oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments.
• Manage ventilation and airway support including invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and assist in newborn stabilization when needed.
• Ensure equipment readiness, infection prevention, and safe transport of ventilated patients.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilation management

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC and State RRT credential

BCLS within 30 days

NRP within 90 days

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) - PRN / Per Diem / As Needed

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:

• Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Respiratory


• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)


• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.