Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
Your role will include:
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Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
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Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
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Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
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Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
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Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
- Associate Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings 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 counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional 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 discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.
About Our Hospital
- A 138‑bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
- A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care
- Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations
Our Commitment to Care
- Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
- Deliver advanced, life‑saving care through programs such as:
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
- Minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgery
- Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence‑based practice
Our People & Culture
- A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
- A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
- Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
Recognized for Excellence
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
- Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships
At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.
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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. 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