Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
Up to $25,500 in hiring incentives.
Evening shift with $6/hr shift differential for entire shift.
Join a high-acuity, patient-centered team providing advanced respiratory care across the full continuum of treatment—from emergency intervention and critical care to recovery, rehabilitation, and patient education.
Our hospital provides advanced care for patients with complex conditions, including
trauma and emergency medicine, stroke, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgery
. As a
Comprehensive Stroke Center
and the region’s
only Level II Trauma Center
, our Respiratory Therapy team plays a vital role in caring for some of the most critically ill and medically complex patients in the area.
Our commitment to quality and patient safety is reflected in strong recognition from
CMS and The Leapfrog Group
.
What You’ll Do
As a
Registered Respiratory Therapist
, you’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing comprehensive respiratory care across emergency, critical, acute, and recovery settings
Performing therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical respiratory procedures
Administering oxygen therapy and therapeutic respiratory treatments
Performing arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis
Managing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway support
Providing airway management and emergency respiratory interventions
Supporting patients from emergency ventilation through recovery and rehabilitation
Educating patients and families as appropriate to support ongoing respiratory health
Performing procedures in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and standards
Maintaining demonstrated competency and proficiency in assigned respiratory care modalities
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a
high-acuity clinical environment
while making a meaningful difference for patients when they need it most. You’ll encounter a diverse range of complex cases, collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams, and have the opportunity to continually develop your respiratory care skills.
If you’re a Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives in a challenging clinical environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we’d love to have you on our team.
Requirements
Education:
Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.
Experience:
No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.
Certification:
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.
Benefits
Compensation & Relocation
Up to $25,500 in total incentives
, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and up to 6 months of housing support
Seamless relocation to Southwest Florida
with comprehensive transition support
Competitive compensation
Benefits & Financial Security
Affordable, comprehensive insurance options
, including family coverage
403(b) retirement plan
with up to a 5% employer match
Life and disability insurance
Supplemental benefits
, including pet insurance, legal services, and more
Education assistance
and PSLF-eligible employer
Employee & Family Support
Free onsite Employee Health services
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite child care centers
Team & Community
Join a collaborative, compassionate, and forward-thinking team
shaping the future of cardiac care
Strong community-focused reputation
and commitment to exceptional patient care
Supportive team environment
that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth