Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. This is an onsite position in Winter Haven, FL. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Osceola Hospital is a tertiary care hospital and Level II Trauma Center. The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. This role performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

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

Experience

Associate Degree, Certified Respiratory Therapist

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

therapy & rehabilitation

hca florida osceola hospital

winter haven fl

full-time

day shift

no weekends

no on-call

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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, 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 Osceola Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.