Respiratory Therapist RRT

Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist RRT with HCA Florida Capital Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many common services, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation. Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health protection plans. Flexible spending accounts, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Free employee‑only counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support benefits, including fertility, family building, and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partners. Retirement readiness and rollover assistance, preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance for tuition, student loan, certification support and dependent scholarships. Colleague recognition program. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage for eligible full‑time and part‑time colleagues. Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with the requirements of the department and the scope of practice for the relevant state and specialty. The role includes performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitoring patients receiving invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation, and responding to emergent situations. Responsibilities 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 such as oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patient therapeutic response and notify provider, intervening as appropriate. Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Qualifications NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Associate Degree in Respiratory Care. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Neonate Resuscitation (NRP) obtained within 60 days of employment start date. 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