Location & Practice Overview

This respiratory therapy role is based at a tertiary care teaching hospital in west Miami-Dade County, supporting inpatient respiratory services across emergency, critical care, and acute units within a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center environment.

Facility Type 424-bed acute care teaching hospital
Department Respiratory Therapy
Care Setting Inpatient – Emergency, Critical Care, and Acute Units
Practice Model Hospital-based respiratory care in a Level I Trauma and Burn Center
Geographic Context West Miami-Dade County, South Florida

Responsibilities

  • Perform focused respiratory assessments that include evaluation of breath sounds, airway patency, and overall clinical status to guide interventions.
  • Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and airway clearance techniques in emergency, critical care, and acute care areas.
  • Initiate, titrate, and wean patients on invasive and noninvasive ventilation according to established protocols.
  • Assist with artificial airway placement and provide respiratory support during emergent situations and deliveries.
  • Operate, maintain, and clean respiratory equipment while educating patients and families and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Daily work centers on direct clinical interventions and equipment readiness across multiple hospital units rather than administrative or non-clinical duties.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current credentials that permit independent practice as a respiratory therapist in Florida; prior hospital experience is not required.

Education
Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate in Respiratory Therapy
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
License
Current Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
Additional Requirements
Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hire; ability to function in a high-acuity Level I Trauma setting

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured as an hourly rate for PRN shifts. Select benefits are available to PRN colleagues and depend on hours worked; full details are provided during the application process.

  • Hourly compensation range of $42–$58
  • PRN eligibility for select medical, retirement, and related offerings based on hours worked
  • No guaranteed minimum hours; compensation tied to shifts actually worked

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type PRN – self-scheduled based on availability and department needs
Shift Options Days, nights, and weekends; 12-hour shifts typical
Call Requirement None for the PRN role
Work Setting Onsite within a 424-bed Level I Trauma and verified Burn Center
Coverage Areas ICU, Emergency Department, Med-Surg, NICU/PICU support, and Labor & Delivery

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Respiratory therapists encounter a broad mix of high-acuity cases in a tertiary facility that functions as both a Level I Trauma Center and verified Burn Center serving west Miami-Dade County and the wider South Florida region.

Age Groups Adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Clinical Focus Trauma activations, critical care ventilation, emergency cases, burn care, surgical recovery, stroke, and women’s and children’s services
Acuity Level High-volume emergency and trauma support plus complex ICU management
Care Context Inpatient stabilization across multiple units including deliveries and post-operative recovery

About HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 424-bed tertiary care teaching hospital located at 11750 SW 40th Street in Miami. Opened in 1973, it has served South Florida for more than 50 years and is one of only two Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers in Miami-Dade County, verified by the American College of Surgeons and designated by the Florida Department of Health. The facility also maintains American Burn Association certification for its burn center and operates multiple free-standing emergency rooms.

Licensed Beds 424
Founded 1973
Trauma Designation Level I Adult & Pediatric (ACS verified and Florida DOH designated)
Key Services Trauma, burn care, critical care, stroke, obstetrics, pediatrics, and surgical specialties
Teaching Status Active graduate medical education programs and medical school affiliations

Frequently Asked Questions

Are new graduates accepted for this PRN respiratory therapist role?
Yes. New graduates who hold the RRT credential and a current Florida RCP license are welcome. Orientation and training are provided.
How does self-scheduling work for PRN therapists?
PRN staff typically select available shifts according to personal availability. The department coordinates coverage needs with individual schedules to maintain balance.
Is conversion from PRN to a regular full-time or part-time position possible?
Many PRN therapists move into regular positions when openings arise, depending on performance and departmental needs.
What respiratory equipment and systems will I work with?
The posting notes access to advanced invasive and noninvasive ventilation systems, modern monitoring tools, and specialized equipment for trauma and burn patients, along with standardized maintenance protocols. Exact models are confirmed during orientation.
Does the role involve neonatal or pediatric deliveries?
Yes. Therapists provide neonatal and pediatric stabilization support during deliveries as part of coverage for Labor & Delivery and related units.

Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN in Miami, FL

This PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist position places credentialed RRTs inside a high-acuity Level I Trauma and Burn Center in Miami where clinical work spans emergency, intensive care, and acute floor environments. Therapists manage ventilation, deliver aerosol and oxygen therapies, and support airway needs for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients without a fixed schedule or call requirement. The flexible self-scheduling model suits both new graduates holding Florida licensure and experienced clinicians seeking variable hours in a tertiary teaching hospital that handles trauma activations, complex critical care, and women’s and children’s services. The role emphasizes hands-on respiratory interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than administrative load, offering direct exposure to the full spectrum of inpatient respiratory care found in a major South Florida trauma facility.

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