Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Available Shifts:

• Days (Rotating Weekends)
• Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Shift Details

• Shift: 12 HR Nights
• Shift Per Week: 3
• Scheduled Hours: 36
• Shift Start Time: 07:00 PM
• Shift End Time: 07:00 AM

Compensation

• Minimum Rate Per Hour: $26.05
• Maximum Rate Per Hour: $33.59
• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. As a crucial member of the patient care team, the RRT will perform a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures while monitoring patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. This role requires adherence to the specific requirements of the department and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments, 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 the placement of artificial airways and the initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic responses and intervene as necessary.
• Assist with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RRT experience (Experience in acute, LTAC, or other settings is acceptable)
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• State licensed 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 30 days of employment start date)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate (must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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 well-being.
• 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, including tuition, student loan, and certification support.
• 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for Respiratory Therapists to advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.