Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

About the role

As a Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the state and specialty. You will perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitor patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and respond to emergent patient situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (RRT).
• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date).

About the facility

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities for over 40 years. The facility is accredited and offers comprehensive care, including:

• Advanced cardiac assessment and treatment.
• Certified women's services.
• Dedicated adult and pediatric emergency services.
• Advanced Primary Stroke Care certification.
• Accreditation as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center.
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation.
• Orthopedic care and joint replacement.
• Robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services.
• The only Pediatric ER in the community.
• The only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region.

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay or no-cost services, prescription drug coverage, and behavioral health coverage.
• Free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and 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 (Progyny) and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• 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.