Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, onsite position in Okeechobee, FL. The role involves assessing and treating patients' respiratory status, managing ventilation, and supporting the care team. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 or relocation packages. This position plays an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across various care settings.

What you'll do

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. Manage 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. Support 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. Maintain 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 we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

respiratory care

full-time

nights

onsite

okeechobee fl

hca florida raulerson hospital

therapy & rehabilitation

hospital

stroke center

sign-on bonus

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, and more.

Why this role

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 or relocation packages available. Access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and a dependable, collaborative team. Consistent, predictable scheduling.

About the employer

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: NAICS Title: All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.