Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist, onsite, in Orange Park, FL. Compensation is not specified. This role supports the healthcare team at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. This role is essential for guiding patients through routine and critical care, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing ventilation. The therapist will utilize advanced technology and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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

Education

Vocational School Graduate or Associate Degree

Experience

Vocational School Graduate or Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

full-time

day shift

orange park fl

hca florida orange park hospital

hca healthcare

therapy & rehabilitation

no weekends

no on-call

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, education assistance.

About the employer

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.