Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Kissimmee, FL

Base Pay: $27.42 $36.95 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team in Kissimmee, Florida. The RRT will perform all respiratory care-related duties, providing high-quality therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients of all ages. This role involves administering routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures, operating acute care ventilators, and supporting both short- and long-term mechanical ventilation.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Available Shifts

• Days (Rotating Weekends)

• Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory therapy equipment and treatments for patients of all ages.

• Administer routine and specialized respiratory therapy procedures as prescribed by physicians.

• Manage acute care ventilators for patients requiring short- and long-term mechanical ventilation.

• Assess patient responses and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with hospital and department standards.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Function independently and make sound clinical decisions in the absence of a team leader.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program (Associates Degree required).

• Licensure: Active Florida RRT license required.

• Certification:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of RRT experience preferred.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Pay: $27.42 $36.95 per hour

• Night Shift Differential: +$4.50/hr

• Weekend Differential: None

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

• Relocation: Available on a case-by-case basis

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

• Life insurance and flexible spending accounts

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discount program

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Student loan repayment assistance