Registered Respiratory Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center - Fort Myers, FL

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/6:45:00PM to 7:15:00AM

New Pay Rates: $31.39- $52.73

Join Lee Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist: A Place Where You Matter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and supported.

Gulf Coast Medical Center Respiratory Therapist Overview

• 699-bed acute care hospital located in Fort Myers, serving as a major healthcare hub in Southwest Florida.
• Provides advanced care in:
• Trauma and emergency medicine
• Stroke care
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Orthopedics
• Surgery
• Recognized as:
• An accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
• The regions only Level II Trauma Center
• Highly rated by CMS and The Leapfrog Group
• Respiratory/Pulmonary Care is integrated into critical and acute care services, supporting patients from emergency treatment through rehabilitation and education.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical respiratory procedures.
• Administers:
• Oxygen therapy
• Therapeutic respiratory treatments
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis
• Ventilator management
• Airway management
• Manage respiratory support from emergency ventilation through recovery.
• Perform all procedures according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Maintain demonstrated competency and proficiency for all assigned respiratory care modalities.

What We Offer You

• Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options

Laurel Bush - Recruiter I look forward to speaking with you!

(315)389-5457 or laurel.bush@leehealth.org or self schedule on my calendar at:

https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/LeeHealth/LaurelBush

Requirements

Education: Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.

Experience: No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.

Certification: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.

License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

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