Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your future role at a glance Location: Panama City, Florida Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Night | PRN How you'll make an impact in this role Assess patients experiencing respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary conditions to determine appropriate therapies and develop individualized care plans. Deliver and manage advanced respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, airway support, and specialized interventions that improve breathing and oxygenation. Monitor patient response and adjust respiratory care plans pro-actively to ensure safe, effective treatment and optimal clinical outcomes. Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment plans to promote understanding, confidence, and continuity of care after discharge. Respond to emergency situations and code teams to provide life‑saving airway management and respiratory support when it matters most. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hiredate or job transfer date required. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional requirements you'll need ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long‑term & short‑term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr