HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Job Summary
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN, you will coordinate and deliver 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. You will perform a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitor 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 and notify providers 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 certification within 90 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 90 days of employment start date.
State‑approved Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential (RRT/RCP).
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a vocational school.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that includes prescription drug, behavioral health, 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 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 other partners.
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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Location Jacksonville, FL
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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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 and notify providers 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 certification within 90 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 90 days of employment start date.
State‑approved Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential (RRT/RCP).
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a vocational school.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that includes prescription drug, behavioral health, 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 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 other partners.
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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Location Jacksonville, FL
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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