Respiratory Therapist RRT

External Respiratory Therapy applicants with at least 1 year of experience may be eligible for a generous sign-on incentive of $10,000 for this full-time opportunity. Relocation assistance may also be available. Ask a recruiter about your eligibility today!Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Therapist RRT today with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Job Summary and Qualifications We are currently looking for an ambitious Registered Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on our team, you will evaluate the respiratory needs of and develop and implement the Respiratory Care Plan for your patients. We are an amazing team who works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career with HCA Florida Healthcare. Your duties and responsibilities may include: You will be responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilationYou must be self-directed in the absence of the full-time Team LeaderYou will maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as givenYou will perform your procedures with care and empathy for our patients  Requirements: Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensureBasic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hireGraduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipmentRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situationsCustomer service abilities including effective listening skillsBenefits HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-05-15