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Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
Job Description
Your role will include:
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.What qualifications you will need:
Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate Benefits HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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. Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155- bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
155- bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience Recognized for excellence: Consistently ranked as an ' A' grade hospital for patient safety Surgical Care Excellence Award
- Healthgrades America's 100 Best for Joint Replacement
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- Healthgrades Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties
- Healthgrades Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day. Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$61,904 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth