HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality respiratory care, including assessments, treatments, ventilator management, and patient education, in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. You'll work in a fast-paced clinical environment, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. At HCA Healthcare, you'll be part of a compassionate, patient-centered culture with strong teamwork, robust training, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Responsibilities Deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care treatments and therapies to adult and pediatric patients as ordered. Set up, operate, and troubleshoot ventilators and non-invasive ventilation equipment. Perform patient assessments, monitor respiratory status, and adjust care plans in collaboration with physicians and nurses. Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases; report critical results and recommend appropriate interventions. Respond to respiratory emergencies and rapid response/codes, assisting with airway management. Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment, medications, and disease self-management. Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record. Maintain equipment, ensure proper infection control practices, and follow all safety protocols. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care and discharge planning. Participate in ongoing education, competency training, and quality improvement initiatives. Required Skills Ventilator management Arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation Airway management and suctioning Non-invasive ventilation (Bi
PAP/CPAP
) Oxygen therapy administration Nebulizer and aerosol therapy Pulmonary function testing (basic) Patient assessment and monitoring Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Infection control and PPE usage