ER Respiratory Therapist - Fast-Paced Day Shift, $10k Sign-On

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baptist Health in Northeast Florida is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our free-standing Emergency Department Silverleaf. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Responsibilities include assessing and treating breathing disorders, administering therapies, ventilator management, and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Certificate required for respiratory therapist.
• AS degree preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS preferred.
• PALS preferred.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Florida license as Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Certificate

Associate of Science

BLS Required

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required

Job description

Baptist Health in Northeast Florida is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our free-standing Emergency Department Silverleaf. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Responsibilities include assessing and treating breathing disorders, administering therapies, ventilator management, and collaborating with the care team.