Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description\nIntroduction\nDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Registered Respiratory Therapist? At HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.\nBenefits\nHCA Florida Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include : \nComprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.\nAdditional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.\nFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing\n401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock\nFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.\nReferral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more\nConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts\nRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships\nEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)\nColleague recognition program\nTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)\nEmployee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.\nLearn more about Employee Benefits\nNote : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.\nYou contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team.\nJob Summary and Qualifications\nThe Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.\nWhat you will do in this role : \nYou will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.\nYou will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.\nYou will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.\nYou will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.\nYou will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.\nYou will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.\nWhat qualifications you will need : \nAdvanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date\nBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date\n(RRT / RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist / Practitioner\nPALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or Ped Emrg Assmt Recog Sta must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date\nVocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree\nMemorial Hospital

has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our

450+ bed hospital

is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a

Level II trauma center . Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the

Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers

and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.\nAt Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.\nHCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'Good people beget good people.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.\nHCA Healthcare Co-Founder\nWe are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nApply