<p>A Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity is open for night shifts with rotating weekends at an acute care hospital in Sanford, Florida. The role spans the full scope of inpatient respiratory practice — from routine oxygen delivery and aerosol therapy to mechanical ventilation management and emergency resuscitation — making it a strong fit for both new graduates and experienced RRTs looking for a high-acuity environment. A $15,000 sign-on bonus and a 401(k) with up to 100% employer match anchor a competitive total compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$15,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>401(k) with 100% employer match, scaled from 3% to 9% based on years of service</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan with a company discount</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and behavioral health coverage; free employee-only medical coverage available for qualifying staff</li> <li>Free telemedicine and medical transport services</li> <li>Paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage</li> <li>Education assistance and student loan support</li> <li>Formal recognition programs and structured career advancement pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Night shift schedule with rotating weekend coverage in an acute care inpatient hospital setting</li> <li>Full-scope respiratory practice: oxygen delivery systems, aerosol medication administration, and chest physiotherapy</li> <li>Artificial airway placement assistance and ongoing mechanical ventilation management, including ventilator-dependent patient transport</li> <li>Comprehensive patient assessment responsibilities: breath sounds, airway patency evaluation, and cuff pressure monitoring</li> <li>Diagnostic procedure performance to evaluate patient needs and track treatment responses</li> <li>Active participation in emergent situations requiring resuscitation — high-acuity exposure across the patient census</li> <li>New graduates are welcomed; the environment supports clinicians at the start of their careers as well as seasoned practitioners</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Florida CRT or RRT credential (or eligibility pending licensure for new graduates who have passed boards)</li> <li>Completion of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate's degree or equivalent)</li> <li>No prior clinical experience required; new graduates actively encouraged to apply</li> <li>BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire</li> <li>ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 6 months of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe in Central Florida, roughly 25 miles north of Orlando along the St. Johns River. The area offers a low cost of living relative to the broader Orlando metro, a revitalized historic downtown with waterfront dining and arts, and immediate access to the outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, and trail systems — that defines Florida lake-country living. Major theme parks, international airports, and the cultural amenities of Orlando are a short drive south, giving residents the best of both a quieter lakeside community and a major metropolitan hub.</p>