Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary that is not specified. HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a top-performing quality hospital. The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. This role performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation, and ensures airway integrity during resuscitation.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Respiratory

Experience

Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Respiratory

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

therapy & rehabilitation

hca florida fort walton-destin hospital

fort walton beach fl

full-time

nights

hospital

healthcare

medical

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, PTO, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the employer

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.