Registered Respiratory Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/6:45:00 PM to 7:15:00 AM

Hiring Range: $27.81 - $45.55 / hour (+ $6.00 shift differential for nights!)

Join Lee Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist: A Place Where You Matter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and supported.


About Our Respiratory Team:

Comprised of over 400 Respiratory team members, our Respiratory Care team provide a wide range of specialized services to support patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in the hospital setting. In addition to core respiratory therapy, services include pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education, pulmonary function testing, and interventional procedures such as bronchoscopies and thoracentesis. The team also supports advanced diagnostics through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and collaborates with the multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Clinic for lung cancer screening and evaluation. Respiratory therapists play an essential role in managing ventilators, providing airway support, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across critical care and acute care units.

What We Offer You:

• Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits - medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support - holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development - earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS or NPS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

About this Position:

Gulf Coast Medical Center is a 699-bed Acute Care Facility in the heart of Fort Myers. It serves as a major hub for advanced care in Southwest Florida, offering comprehensive services in trauma, emergency medicine, stroke care, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgery. As an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, Gulf Coast Medical Center has earned high ratings from CMS and The Leapfrog Group, reflecting Lee Health's commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to the community. At Gulf Coast Medical Center, the respiratory/ pulmonary care team is a fully integrated component of the hospital's critical and acute care services. Their work spans the continuum from emergency ventilator management through post-discharge pulmonary rehabilitation and education.

Our Registered Respiratory Therapists administer all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a "Technical Consultant".

Our Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care team members are ACCS or NPS certified and function as an expert in critical care areas (pediatric, neonatal and adult critical care). They are utilized as a resource for less experienced staff. In order to qualify for a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care position, you must have at least 2 years of critical care experience in addition to an Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification as appropriate to population served/specialty.


What this Position Requires:

Educational Requirements: Associate's Required ;Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant

Experience Requirements: None ; New graduates of accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Certifications/Registration Requirements: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT ; BLS required ; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and must be obtained within 6 months of hire where needed.

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 2-5% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitals-Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital-plus Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, we're guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

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