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Memorial Healthcare
Hollywood, Florida

Respiratory Therapist - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Location: Hollywood, Florida Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities.

Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care. Summary: Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities

Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints. Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.

Assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.

Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE, ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HFNC/VAPOTHERM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS, NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Education and Certification Requirements: Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.

Department Specific Credentials: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areasAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areasNote: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education

Requirements

Grid. Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Additional Credential Info: RT or TT required Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 80% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 80% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 80% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 60% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 80% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 60% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing - Far = 80% Seeing - Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 80% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80% Hazardous Chemicals = 0% Hazardous Medication = 60% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 60% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 40% Heating Devices = 60% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 80% Moving Mechanical Parts = 80% Needles/Sharp Objects = 80% Potential Electric Shock = 40% Potential for Physical Assault = 60% Radiation = 60% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80% Shift: Days Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

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We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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Key Responsibilities

Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in settings such as the ED, Trauma, and Critical Care. Responsibilities include supervising daily staffing, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with organizational protocols.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and a valid Florida RT or TT license. BLS certification is required, with NBRC credentials and ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred depending on the unit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)NRP (preferred)

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution20 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hollywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.