Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Job Summary As a Respiratory Therapist you’ll guide patients through routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. Your role will include: Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams and interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency to determine 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 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. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date. (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner license. Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related). Benefits Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and other retirement resources. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. 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 South Tampa Hospital