Registered Respiratory Therapist – Fort Pierce, FL

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Nights (Rotating Weekends)
• Compensation: $30.34–$41.50/hr (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Overview

A full-service acute care hospital in the Fort Pierce region is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its respiratory care team. This role supports adult and pediatric patients across high-acuity environments, including emergency care, critical care, surgical services, cardiology, and general inpatient units. Therapists in this setting play a key role in airway management, ventilation support, and diagnostic respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and ventilation parameters.

• Conduct diagnostic respiratory tests and evaluate patient responses to therapy.

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and other respiratory treatments.

• Assist with artificial airway placement and provide ongoing airway management support.

• Initiate, monitor, and adjust invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

• Document all treatments, assessments, and clinical changes accurately and in a timely manner.

• Respond to emergency situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

• Safely transport ventilator-dependent patients within the hospital.

Qualifications

Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP) credential and state licensure.

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care or related field.

• BLS certification (within 30 days of hire).

• ACLS certification (within 30 days of hire).

Preferred

• Experience in an acute-care respiratory department.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on years of experience.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance considered case-by-case.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase program.

• Tuition assistance, certification support, and continuing education resources.

• Paid time off, paid family leave, and disability benefits.

• Employee wellness programs, counseling support, and additional voluntary benefits.

Ideal For

RRTs seeking a high-acuity hospital environment, respiratory professionals skilled in mechanical ventilation and emergency response, and therapists seeking stable night-shift employment in a collaborative care team.

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