Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN with HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll access advanced respiratory technology, receive mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and work with a dependable, collaborative team that supports your 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. Requirements Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory; must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 6 months of hire. Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Must frequently perform standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment. Must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations. Must have customer service abilities, including effective listening skills. Equal Employment Opportunity 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