Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Summary The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with departmental requirements and state/specialty practice standards. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. 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, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP) certification. Associate Degree. State Registered Respiratory Therapist or Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many common services, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental, vision, 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. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support benefits including 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 other partnerships. Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work program with paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues. Equal 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