Respiratory Therapist RRT

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retailer readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

  Qualifications

  • 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.

  Requirements

  • Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree, or Certificate Program (with work experience in lieu of degree) in Respiratory Therapy (RRT).
  • NBRC & State Registered Respiratory Therapist (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 30 days of employment start date.

  About the Role

  HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.

  Skills

  Our ideal candidate is passionate about patient care and has a strong foundation in respiratory therapy. They should be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. A background in critical care and neonatal care is beneficial but not required.

  Benefits

  We offer a competitive compensation package including a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) in our 401(k) plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Our Employee Stock Purchase Plan provides a discount on HCA Healthcare stock, and we offer referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more. We also provide consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.

  Pay

  The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

  Schedule

  This position is available as a Night Shift. The schedule is typically 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with some weekend coverage. The exact schedule will be determined during the hiring process.