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Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $30.00 - $52.00
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Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage
dental and vision benefits
life and disability coverage
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
paid time off and paid family leave
Education assistance including tuition and certification support

Job Description

HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and contributing actively to the community it serves. The hospital is a four-story, 150,000-square-foot facility featuring 70 private beds and a six-bed private ICU, designed to provide a comprehensive range of acute care services. These services include emergency care, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, laboratory, pharmacy, and a full scope of support functions. The hospital's Emergency Department spans approximately 14,500 square feet and is equipped with 22 private treatment rooms, an EMS entrance, and a helicopter pad to manage... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related field
  • Current NBRC and state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Ability to obtain BCLS within 30 days of employment
  • Ability to obtain ACLS within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to obtain PALS within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to obtain NRP within 90 days of employment
  • Willingness to work full-time night shift
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and adherence to hospital policies

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree in respiratory
  • NBRC and 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 90 days of employment start date
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
  • NRP - Neonate Resuscitation must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Job Duties

  • 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 and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of unintended response
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation

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