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HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, Ocala, Florida, United States, 34470

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Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist RRT with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Sign-On Bonus $20,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires!

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.

Additional 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.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-time, DAY shift

The 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.

What you will do in this role

You 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.

You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.

You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Qualifications you will need

Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate in Respiratory Therapy

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

About the Facility HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care! We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

We 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.

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