Registered Respiratory Therapist III Wesley Chapel

A Registered Respiratory Therapist III position is open at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, a full-service hospital located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. ### What you'll do - Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator modes and settings with reassessment every four hours - Draw and analyze arterial blood gases, place arterial lines, and adjust respiratory management based on results - Perform and support cardiopulmonary diagnostics including cardiac stress testing, pulmonary function testing, holter monitors, ECGs, and EEGs - Respond to emergencies by establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR - Assist with advanced procedures such as bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and conscious sedation support - Serve as a clinical resource and preceptor, providing training and supervision to staff and respiratory therapy students ### What we're looking for - Active State or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required - Minimum 3 years of hospital experience as an RRT, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management - Associate degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science required; Bachelor's preferred - Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required - Clinical competency across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations - Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills; demonstrated leadership potential preferred ### What's included - Pay range: $26.08–$48.50/hour ($54,246–$100,880 annualized) - Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 - Relocation assistance up to $10,000 - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one - Paid time off from day one; 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave - 403(b) retirement plan; career development and whole-person well-being resources ### About the practice AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is part of the AdventHealth system, a faith-based, not-for-profit health network operating across multiple states. The Wesley Chapel campus serves a growing community in the Tampa Bay area, offering a full range of inpatient and specialty services. The respiratory therapy department supports a broad patient population with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.