Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

HCA Florida Capital Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PRN/Per Diem role. You will assess and treat patients across emergency, ICU, and acute care settings, delivering oxygen, aerosols, and ventilation support.

Expect mentorship, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth in a large, accredited facility. Requirements include NBRC/State RRT, Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, and BCLS/ACLS/PALS; NRP within required timelines.

Qualifications

• NBRC/State RRT certification required.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS within 30 days of start date; NRP within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status with focused exams and airway patency checks.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy: oxygen, aerosols, airway clearance.
• Manage ventilation and artificial airways, invasive/noninvasive modes.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain and clean equipment; ensure safety and infection prevention.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

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:

• 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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