Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Join our team as a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments.

About the role

As a Respiratory Therapist, 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. Consistent, predictable scheduling provides stability and resources to deliver your best care and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

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.

Requirements

• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• 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. 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is a 288-bed, acute-care hospital providing 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include:

• State-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center
• Cancer Center
• Chest Pain Center with 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

With over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers, we are your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs.