Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Registered Respiratory Therapist II – Join our team at HCA Healthcare to deliver compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in a supportive environment. 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. Your role includes providing advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and collaboration with the healthcare team for ongoing professional growth. 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 Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Neonate Resuscitation certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP – State) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner certification. No prior experience required. Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%‑9% of pay; employee stock purchase plan; flexible spending accounts; preferred banking partnerships; retirement readiness tools; rollover support; and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support with 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. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr