Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist – RRT), you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day. Your Role Includes Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. Managing 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. Supporting 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. Maintaining 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. Required Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start. Associate Degree in a relevant field. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification or equivalent state certification (RRC‑RRT, RRT/RCP‑State). No travel required. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships. Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 HCA Florida Northside Hospital