Respiratory Therapist (RRT, PRN)

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN, onsite, in Niceville, FL. Compensation is not specified. HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is a 65-bed hospital. The purpose of this role is to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care, performing diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitoring patients receiving invasive and noninvasive 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.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Respiratory

Experience

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Respiratory

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

prn

per diem

therapy & rehabilitation

niceville fl

hca florida twin cities hospital

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

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, 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 Twin Cities Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.