Respiratory Therapist RRT

Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, you will play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings, with access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a collaborative team. Consistent, predictable scheduling supports stability, ongoing professional growth, and the ability to deliver high-quality patient care. Last year, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage 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.
• Support 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.
• Maintain 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

• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Certificate Program (with work experience in lieu of degree) in Respiratory
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage covering many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
• 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
• Retirement 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center that has served North Central Florida for over 49 years. The hospital offers comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences, along with minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment, women's health, and wound therapy. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. It holds an Accredited Chest Pain Center designation from the American College of Cardiology and is a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times, and in recent years spent an estimated $3.7 billion on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.