Registered Respiratory Therapist - $28-46 per hour

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $28-46 per hour Lee Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Cape Coral, Florida. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Staff Department: Respiratory Care Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/6:45:00 AM to 7:15:00 PM* Hiring Range: $27.81 - $45.55 / hour Are you a compassionate and driven Registered Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-focused environment? At Lee Health, youll be part of a culture where your expertise is valued, your contributions are respected, and your professional growth is supported. We are excited to expand our ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Team at Cape Coral Hospital. As part of this opportunity, the Bronchoscopy Suite is currently undergoing renovation as part of the hospitals expansion. Due to the renovation, the individual in this role will be expected to support both bronchoscopy procedures and general Respiratory Therapy services during renovations as we currently do not have the volumes for a full bronchoscopy case load. However, once renovations are completed (anticipated by Summer 2026), the role will transition to focus exclusively on bronchoscopies. *Once the renovations are completed and a full case load can be assigned, this position will transition to a Monday Friday, four 10 hour shift a week schedule which offers an excellent work-life balance in a highly specialized and innovative clinical setting. 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: Cape Coral Hospital is a 303-bed acute care facility and the only Lee Health hospital located in the heart of Cape Coral. Known for its strong sense of community and innovation, the hospital provides a full range of respiratory services across acute and critical care areas, including the ICU and emergency department. Its also home to 23 birthing suites, where the respiratory team plays a key role in every OR and high-risk neonatal delivery. The teams dedication to continuous learning and excellence is reflected in their advanced training in non-invasive ventilation, ventilator weaning protocols, and ION robotic bronchoscopy support. Administers 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 to include intubation. May perform assessment of staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Technical Consultant. The therapist with primary Bronchoscopy duties will perform therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. This therapist is responsible for assuring that procedures scheduled by the OR/ Endoscopy departments are performed in a timely manner in accordance with the Pulmonary physician and Endoscopy staff schedules. Remains knowledgeable about all equipment, modalities, protocols and decontamination procedures utilized in the Bronchoscopy Lab and may provide training and competency assessment for staff performing bronchoscopy in the ICUs. What this Position Requires: Educational Requirements: Associate's Required ; Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant Experience Requirements: Prior Bronchoscopy Experience preferred 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 beobtained within 6 months of hire where needed. About Lee Health: Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens 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, were 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. US:FL:Cape Coral Lee Health Job ID #86558. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Bronchoscopy Team About Lee Health Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee Health