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Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

**Location:** Gainesville, FL

Pay Range:

+ Under 1 year: $ 27.42/hr

+ 2-3 years: $ 29.89/hr

+ 4-5 years: $ 31.12/hr

+ 6-7 years: $ 32.36/hr

+ 9-10+ years: $ 33.59/hr

+ 16+ years: $ 36.95/hr **Shift Differentials:** Nights $4.25/hr | Weekends $ 3.00/hr **Shift:** Nights (Rotating Weekends) **Bonus:** $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (Nights Only) **Relocation Assistance:** Case by case **Experience:** ICU and critical care preferred; will consider home care, long-term care, and CRT experience

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols. Responsibilities include delivering and maintaining respiratory therapies and equipment such as oxygen and ventilators, performing arterial blood gas analysis, and educating patients and staff. The therapist collaborates effectively with physicians, patients, and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

+ Administer and maintain respiratory therapies and equipment

+ Perform and interpret arterial blood gases

+ Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and clinical teams

+ Provide teaching and reassessment to patients and staff

+ Recognize and report patient abuse and neglect

+ Follow established respiratory care practices and protocols

Qualifications

+ Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience (acute care areas such as ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, or critical care unit preferred)

+ Candidates with home care, long-term care, or CRT experience considered

+ Florida State Respiratory License required

+ NBRC RRT or CRT credential required

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

+ ACLS certification required within 30 days of employment

+ NRP and PALS certifications required within 30 days of employment

Benefits

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Paid time off (PTO) and paid family leave

+ Flexible spending account (FSA) options

+ 401(k) retirement plan

+ Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification, and scholarship programs

+ Nursing education and career advancement partnerships (BSN/MSN)

+ Employee wellbeing and financial resources

+ Pet, auto, and home insurance; legal benefits; identity theft protection

Ready to advance your respiratory care career in a supportive and leading healthcare environment? Apply today!

**Pay Details:** $27.42 to $36.95 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.