Emergency Dept RRT - Day Shift + Sign-On Bonus

Baptist-Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in St. Augustine, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our fast-paced Emergency Department at Silverleaf.

This full-time, day-shift role requires Florida licensure and AS/Certificate in Respiratory Therapy, with BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred. The ideal candidate will assess, diagnose, treat breathing disorders, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders.
• Administering respiratory therapies.
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders.
• Administering respiratory therapies.
• Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans.
• Educating patients on breathing techniques and medications.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Certificate

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

Job description

Baptist Health in St. Augustine, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our fast-paced Emergency Department at Silverleaf.

This full-time, day-shift role requires Florida licensure and AS/Certificate in Respiratory Therapy, with BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred. The ideal candidate will assess, diagnose, treat breathing disorders, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.