Lakeland Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapists at Lakeland Regional Medical Center thrive in our collaborative practice environment. With two professional levels for CRTs and three for RRTs, you’ll be able to apply your current abilities while developing new skills on a continual basis. Regardless of your level, you’ll enjoy the right mix of autonomy and support.

Along the way, we make sure you have all the tools you need to transform your career, including:

  • Ventilator Management Protocols
  • Therapist-Driven Protocols
  • Dräger Ventilators
  • Electronic Charting (MediServe)
  • 50+ CEU Opportunities

Practice settings include a Level II Trauma Center, a Level II NICU, PFT, the Broch Lab and Pulmonary Rehab.

Respiratory Therapy Students

After completing the first year of an AMA Respiratory Therapy program, you can qualify for our Respiratory Student position. Following graduation, you’ll then move into a Senior Respiratory Student role and receive CRT pay. It is required within 60 days of hire to complete certification and receive Florida License. Lakeland Regional reimburses the registry fees for those who pass and agree to a one-year service commitment.

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New Grads

New to nursing? We understand the
transition from classroom to clinical
practice — here's how we help.

A Total Rewards program that lets you get more out of life — you'll tailor comprehen- sive benefit options to meet your needs.

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