Registered Respiratory Therapist-Cape Coral Hospital

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

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

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $31.39-$50.22/ hour+ $6.00 Shift Differential all 12hrs

Summary

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.

About this Position:

Cape Coral Hospital is a 303-bed acute care facility and the only Lee Health hospital located in the heart of Cape Coral. Known for its strong sense of community and innovation, the hospital provides a full range of respiratory services across acute and critical care areas, including the ICU and emergency department. Its also home to 23 birthing suites, where the respiratory team plays a key role in every OR and high-risk neonatal delivery. The teams dedication to continuous learning and excellence is reflected in their advanced training in non-invasive ventilation, ventilator weaning protocols, and ION robotic bronchoscopy support.

Our Registered Respiratory Therapists administer all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a "Technical Consultant".

What this Position Requires:

• Educational Requirements:Associate's Required ;Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant
• Experience Requirements:None ; New graduates of accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted
• State of Florida Licensure Requirements:Registered Respiratory Therapist License
• Certifications/Registration Requirements: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT ; BLS required ; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and must beobtained within 6 months of hire where needed.

US:FL:Cape Coral