Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Gainesville, FL
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary / Respiratory Care
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Gainesville, FL
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Gainesville, FL Full-Time | Nights (Rotating Weekends) Pay Range: $27.42 to $36.95/hr + Differentials Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 (Nights Only) | Relocation:
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Join HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, a 523-bed full-service acute care facility serving North Central Florida for nearly five decades. As a recognized leader in patient safety and advanced medical services, including cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopedics, and critical care, our hospital offers Respiratory Therapists the opportunity to provide exceptional care in a highly collaborative, patient-focused environment.
We are seeking dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) to join our growing team in Gainesville, Florida.
Responsibilities- Deliver, monitor, and maintain both routine and advanced respiratory therapies and equipment, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management.
- Perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analyses and report findings accurately.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement patient-specific respiratory care plans.
- Evaluate patient responses to therapy, recognize adverse reactions, and adjust treatments as needed.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies, devices, and wellness management.
- Uphold hospital and department safety standards while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Identify and report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect in compliance with hospital policy.
Required:
- Active Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- NBRC credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
- Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience, preferably in ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, or other critical care settings.
- Candidates with home care or long-term care experience will also be considered.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Preferred:
- Prior hospital or critical care respiratory experience.
- Strong communication and assessment skills with the ability to educate patients and families effectively.
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