Respiratory Therapist RRT at HCA Florida West Hospital Pensacola, FL

Respiratory Therapist RRT job at HCA Florida West Hospital. Pensacola, FL. Description Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist RRT with HCA Florida West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time, NIGHTS Benefits HCA Florida West Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 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 and Qualifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time, NIGHTS The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and 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 patient for therapeutic response. 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 Associate Degree or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy. State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date. About the Hospital HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515‑bed facility and the area's leading health care facility in quality outcomes performance. It is the area's first Accredited Chest Pain Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the first in the state of Florida to earn an Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation, and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. The hospital offers specialized Emergency Department services for seniors and children, a kid’s ER, comprehensive CARF‑accredited physical rehabilitation, behavioral health services, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, orthopedics, robotic‑assisted surgery, critical care, neurology and neurosurgery, urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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