About this role
AdventHealth Zephyrhills is hiring a full-time Advanced Respiratory Therapist for the night shift at its hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida.
### What you'll do
- Deliver aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and lung function testing to patients across all age groups
- Draw, analyze, and result arterial blood gases; maintain blood gas lab quality control and replace analyzer cartridges per regulatory requirements
- Respond to rapid response and code blue events; perform CPR as needed
- Serve as Lead Therapist on shift when required, managing workload distribution, staff assignments, and ensuring all tasks and overdue medication items are cleared
- Document care accurately in the computerized medical record system
### What we're looking for
- Active Florida RRT license and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (required)
- 3+ years of respiratory care experience and 1+ year of critical care experience (both required)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required); NRP within six months of hire
- Technical or vocational training in respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary science
- Proficiency with mechanical and non-invasive ventilation across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and EMR documentation
### What's included
- Pay range: $26.08–$48.50/hr (~$54,246–$100,880 annualized), plus night shift differential
- 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 Zephyrhills is a full-service acute care hospital serving the Pasco County community as part of the AdventHealth network, one of the largest faith-based health systems in the United States. The respiratory therapy department supports a broad patient population including critical care, neonatal, and pediatric cases within a 24/7 inpatient environment.