Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lee Health
Cape Coral, FL
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

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

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.12 - $45.55

About Our Respiratory Team:

Comprised of over 400 Respiratory team members, our Respiratory Care team provide a wide range of specialized services to support patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in the hospital setting. In addition to core respiratory therapy, services include pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education, pulmonary function testing, and interventional procedures such as bronchoscopies and thoracentesis. The team also supports advanced diagnostics through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and collaborates with the multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Clinic for lung cancer screening and evaluation. Respiratory therapists play an essential role in managing ventilators, providing airway support, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across critical care and acute care units.

What We Offer You:

• Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives(if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Supportholistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Developmentearn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS or NPS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility
• GenerousPaid Time Offand flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviewsfor eligible candidates

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 and ventilator weaning protocols.

Administers 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 to include intubation. May perform assessment of staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Technical Consultant.

Summary

Administers 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"

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.

US:FL:Cape Coral