Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT), onsite, in Panama City, FL. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities for 40 years, offering advanced cardiac assessment, certified women's services, dedicated adult and pediatric emergency services, and the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

What you'll do

• Assesses respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivers evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments.
• Manages 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.
• Supports patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, and partnering with physicians and nurses.
• Maintains equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory

Experience

RRT - NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

full-time

days

hca florida gulf coast hospital

panama city fl

therapy & rehabilitation

healthcare

patient care

critical care

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 for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

About the employer

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.