Registered Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time Nights)

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time Nights) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, FL. This is a part-time, onsite position. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission, serving as Miami-Dade County's only Catholic hospital. The Registered Respiratory Therapist plays an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments.

What you'll do

• 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 we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

part-time

night shift

miami fl

hca florida mercy hospital

therapy & rehabilitation

ventilator management

patient assessment

respiratory care

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, family support, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

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