What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist RRT position at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital?
Description
Introduction
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital invests in Respiratory Therapists like you. Our organization values its employees and offers a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement.
We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist RRT for our team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with departmental requirements and consistent with state and specialty standards.
- You will perform and document patient assessment, conduct diagnostic procedures, administer respiratory care therapies, and assist with placement of artificial airways.
- You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation and notify providers of any unintended responses.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
What qualifications you will need:
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 30 days of employment start date
We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering quality care to our patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
