Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. 

Submit your application for the opportunity below:
Lead Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) at HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? 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. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Lead Respiratory Therapist 
Night Shift availability is necessary for consideration.

We are seeking a Lead CRT/RRT Respiratory Therapist for our hospital to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. As a Lead Therapist on our team, you will evaluate the respiratory needs of and develop/implement the Respiratory Care Plan for your patients. We are an amazing team who 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 with us, and apply today!

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

· Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation

· Must be self-directed

· Maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given

· Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages

Requirements:

· Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist; critical care and intubation experience preferred

· Clear/active Florida license as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gu