Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Nights
- Level II Trauma | Cardiovascular Program Pay :
|$28.00 – $40.00 / hr (experience-based; top of range typically ≥12 yrs) Sign-On Bonus : $15,000 Relocation : Case-by-case Schedule : Nights
Rotating WeekendsFull-time Location : Sanford, FL (Seminole / West Volusia County) Overview Join a 220+ bed acute care Level II Trauma hospital with the region’s only full-service cardiovascular program (open-heart, interventional cardiology, EP, rehab).You’ll manage ventilated and non-invasive patients across critical and acute settings and gain targeted Vascular Access upskilling in a high-acuity environment.Responsibilities Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments (breath sounds, airway patency, cuff pressure) and document timely, accurate findings.Administer therapies :
oxygen delivery, aerosol meds, chest physiotherapy, bronchial hygiene.Initiate / monitor / maintain invasive & noninvasive mechanical ventilation ; adjust settings per protocols / provider orders.Assist with artificial airway placement ; ensure airway integrity during transports and emergent events.Execute diagnostic testing as indicated; monitor therapeutic response and escalate promptly to providers.Respond to codes and emergent situations; support resuscitation and post-event stabilization.Collaborate with nursing, providers, case management, and ancillary teams to optimize outcomes and throughput.Qualifications Required RRT credential :
NBRC and Florida state licensure (or eligibility).Completion of an AMA-approved two-year respiratory care program (Associate or equivalent).BLS within 30 days of start; ACLS , PALS , NRP within 6 months of start.Experience Flexible on experience — New grads considered only if they’ve just passed boards or are awaiting license and have no prior RT employment .Prior acute / critical care and ventilator management experience is a plus.Benefits Comprehensive total rewards including medical / vision / dental, behavioral health, telemedicine, 401(k) with 100% match (3–9% by service years) , Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount), PTO & leaves, disability coverage, education assistance (tuition, student loan, certifications), wellness / EAP, and recognition programs. (Eligibility may vary.) Keywords & Hashtags (Footnote) RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Ventilator Management, NIV, HFNC, Airway Management, Artificial Airways, Intubation Assistance, ABG / VBG, Chest Physiotherapy, Vascular Access, Level II Trauma, ICU, ED, Step-Down, Acute Care, Night Shift, Seminole County, Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Deltona, DeBary, West Volusia, Central Florida. #RRT #RespiratoryTherapist #RespiratoryCare #ICU #ED #VentilatorManagement #NightShift #Trauma #CardiovascularProgram #CentralFloridaJobs #SanfordFL #HealthcareJobs Powered by JazzHR