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Registered Respiratory Therapist
South Florida · Posted Apr 24, 2026 · Job ID LB-1180
An acute care hospital in South Florida is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This is a placement managed by Lela Boom Consulting Group.
About the role
As a core member of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs and documents patient assessments — including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure — and conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy. The role involves administering oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy, as well as assisting with placement of artificial airways and initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical ventilation. The therapist monitors patients for therapeutic response, notifies providers, and intervenes as appropriate when unintended responses occur. Additional responsibilities include assisting with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and responding to emergent situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.
What you need
- Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Schedule
Full-time, mixed schedule with rotating weekends.
Pay and benefits
$30.34 - $41.50/hr plus Sign-on bonus available
How to apply
Apply through Lela Boom using the button on this page. A recruiter reviews every application and contacts shortlisted candidates within two business days. The hiring organisation's name is shared once a recruiter has spoken with you. Lela Boom never charges candidates a recruitment fee.