Do you have the career opportunities as aRegistered Respiratory Therapistyou want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to joinHCA Florida Memorial Hospitalwhich is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. 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
~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
~ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
~ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
~ 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.
Do you want to work as aRegistered Respiratory Therapistwhere your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. 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.
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 initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
You will perform routine and high-risk procedures as prescribed by the Physician and follow appropriate policy in the application of respiratory procedures.
You will communicate with physicians on the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
You will thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
You will review patients' charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy.
You will assess patient and provide proper documentation in patient's chart as related to therapy.
You will assemble, install, disassemble, assess and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department policy.
Related degree from accredited school - Associate in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy is Required
~ RRT or RCP FL License - Registered Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Florida, in accordance with law and regulation, is Required
~Hospital setting experience highly desirable.
~ Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Memorial 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, our450+ 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. At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. HCA 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.Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.