Registered Respiratory Therapist – New Grads Welcome + Student Loan Support

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location: Lake Mary, FL 32746

Facility Overview
Join a 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center serving Seminole and West Volusia counties. The hospital features the region’s only full-service cardiovascular program including open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services. Additional specialties include orthopedic and spine care, robotic surgery, acute inpatient medical rehabilitation, and advanced imaging services.

Why This Role?

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care tailored to individual patient needs

• Unique opportunity to enhance vascular access skills in a collaborative environment

• Night shift with rotating weekends, ideal for work-life balance with shift differential benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary team offering advanced clinical programs and resources

Role Responsibilities

• Perform and document thorough patient respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure

• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate respiratory therapy needs and effectiveness

• Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen delivery, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy

• Assist with artificial airway placement and manage mechanical ventilation

• Monitor patient responses, intervene as needed, and communicate with providers for patient safety

• Assist with transport of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent airway and ventilation situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for low copays and telemedicine services

• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match on contributions between 3% and 9% based on tenure

• Employee stock purchase plan with discounted stock purchase

• Family-building support including fertility and adoption assistance

• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental insurance options such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, auto/home insurance, and pet insurance

• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial well-being

• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement, student loan support, and dependent scholarships

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage

• Employee recognition programs and health assistance funds for eligible employees