Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist | HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Hudson, FL
Full-Time | Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Compensation:

• CRT: $24.63 to $34.48/hr

• RRT: $27.09 to $37.92/hr

• Shift Differentials: $4.50/night, $3.00/weekend

• Sign-On Bonus: $10K FT Days (1 yr experience, 2-yr commitment), $20K FT Nights (1 yr experience, 2-yr commitment)

• Relocation: Case-by-case

• Fee: $11K (split per contract)

Overview

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is a 290-bed acute care hospital and a Level II Trauma Center located in Hudson, FL. The hospital is home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and offers a comprehensive cardiac and open-heart program. Known for innovation and quality care, the hospital employs over 350 physicians and 1,300 colleagues.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) evaluates and manages patients respiratory needs, including the operation of acute care ventilators and delivery of routine and complex respiratory therapies across all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and operate acute care ventilators for short- and long-term mechanical ventilation

• Develop and implement respiratory care plans for patients

• Administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures

• Maintain accurate department and hospital records in the electronic system

• Function independently in the absence of the full-time Team Leader

• Assist with patient care across age groups in acute care settings

Qualifications

• Completion of Vocational/Technical program or AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree); Bachelors degree preferred

• Current Florida State License (CRT) required; RRT preferred

• BLS certification required

• ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of hire

• Ability to perform frequent physical activity (standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving)

Why This Role is Unique

• Work at a leading Level II Trauma Center with a renowned Heart Institute

• Support patients across acute care and critical care settings

• Join a collaborative, patient-focused respiratory therapy team

• Competitive pay, shift differentials, and generous sign-on bonuses

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