HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Respiratory Therapist RRT
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist RRT to join our healthcare team located in Brandon, FL. This role focuses on providing high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in a fast‑paced acute care environment.
Job Summary and Qualifications 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.
Responsibilities
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. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients.
Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many services, 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, 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 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 and rollover assistance services, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
No Travel Required.
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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Job Summary and Qualifications 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.
Responsibilities
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. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients.
Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many services, 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, 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 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 and rollover assistance services, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
No Travel Required.
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.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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