RRT NICU Transport PRN

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

What you will do in this role:

• 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.
• Maintain airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist Level 3 NICU experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Survival Teaching Assessment and Training (STABLE) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date

About the Role

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care, including advanced cardiac assessment and treatment, certified women's services, adult and pediatric emergency services, and more. We are also the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, and home to the only Pediatric ER and Level III NICU in the region.

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes comprehensive medical coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional benefits include dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. We also provide free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, fertility and family building benefits with Progyny, adoption assistance, referral services, consumer discounts, and more.

Company Information

HCA Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. HCA Healthcare is committed to investing in its colleagues, providing opportunities for growth and development, and raising the bar in patient care.

Application Instructions

We are reviewing applications for our RRT NICU Transport opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!