Respiratory Therapist

• Location: Ruskin, Florida
• Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
• Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Overview

Bay Area Healthcare Alliance is seeking dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to join our team serving medically complex individuals in our residential medical group homes in Ruskin, Florida.

Our residents require specialized respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy management, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance procedures.

The ideal candidate is dependable, clinically skilled, compassionate, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with nurses and direct care staff.

Key Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services to residents with complex medical needs.

Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators, including assessing ventilator settings, alarms, and patient tolerance.

Perform routine tracheostomy care, including tracheostomy tube and tie changes as ordered and within scope of practice.

• Perform airway suctioning, including tracheal and oral suctioning, as clinically indicated.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, including nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Monitor respiratory status, oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and signs of respiratory distress.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory equipment, including ventilators, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, and emergency equipment.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, CNAs, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care.
• Follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
• Report changes in resident condition promptly to appropriate clinical personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida Respiratory Therapist license.
• Minimum one year of hospital respiratory therapy experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy management, and suctioning.
• Ability to recognize and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a residential healthcare setting.

Work Expectations

• Maintain an awake, alert, and attentive presence throughout the entire assigned shift.
• Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited.
• Provide continuous respiratory oversight consistent with resident needs and assigned responsibilities.
• Follow physician orders, individualized care plans, and facility policies.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Complete all required documentation before the end of each shift.
• Follow all applicable Florida regulations and professional standards.

Why Join Our Team?

Bay Area Healthcare Alliance provides specialized care for individuals with medically complex conditions in a residential environment.

Our respiratory therapists play an essential role in maintaining resident safety, supporting quality of life, and preventing avoidable hospitalizations.

• Compensation: $35.00 per hour
• Available Shifts: 7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM