Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Please note: qualified applicants
may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 with
relocation packages available Introduction Are you passionate about
the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to
caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like
family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Registered Respiratory
Therapist today with HCA Florida. Benefits HCA Florida 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. Come join our team as a(an) Registered Respiratory
Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA
Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to
charitable organizations. Apply Today! 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. 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: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be
obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RRT/RCP-State)
Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Associate Degree, or Vocational
School Graduate 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. Â "The great hospitals
will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the
really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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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