Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist at HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL. This is a full-time, onsite position. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Westside Hospital is a 250-bed medical center and healthcare complex, known for its advanced surgical services and stroke care. The Registered Respiratory Therapist plays an essential role in guiding patients through routine and critical care, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and managing ventilation.

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

full-time

night shift

plantation fl

hca florida westside hospital

therapy & rehabilitation

ventilation management

patient assessment

respiratory care

healthcare

associate degree

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