Respiratory Therapist RRT

Introduction

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

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans
and programs include:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider
dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA
Florida South Shore Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources
you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic
Respiratory Therapist RRT to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

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.
We are currently looking for an ambitious Registered Respiratory Therapist to
help us reach our goals. As our Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate the
respiratory needs of your patients. You will also develop and implement the
Respiratory Care Plan for your patients. We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your
career.
Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will be responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation.
• You must be self-directed in the absence of the full-time Team Leader.
• You will maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given.
• You will perform your procedures with care and empathy for our patients.

Requirements:

• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure
• American Heart Association BLS health care provider required. ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

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.

What qualifications you will need:

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* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• Associate Degree

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is a 138 bed community hospital. We provide
care to the residents of Hillsborough and Manatee County. We have been
recognized by the Joint Commission for heart failure, sepsis, stroke and total
hip and knee. We have an American College of Radiology accreditation in CT,
mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. We received the
Healthgrades top 10% in the nation for patient safety. We are a five star
recipient for gallbladder removal and small intestine surgeries. Also for hip
fracture treatment and pacemaker procedures. We have 24-hour emergency
services, cardiology, general surgery and orthopedics. We provide advanced
medical services. We have experienced healthcare providers and a dedicated
care team. HCA Florida South Shore Hospital was named a top workplace in Tampa
Bay for the fourth year in a row.
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 $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing
applications for our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. Qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise
the bar in patient care!
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.
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