Night NICU RRT: 12-Week Internal Traveler Contract

Wolfson Children's

Jacksonville (FL)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist for Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This short-term contract requires 36 hours per week for up to 12 weeks with renewal opportunities.

The role includes night shifts, NICU caseload, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality care. Responsibilities include assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorders, conducting ventilation management, and educating

Qualifications

Certificate required for Respiratory Therapist role.
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory disorders.
Administer respiratory therapies and medications as prescribed.
Perform and interpret diagnostic pulmonary function tests.
Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators and devices.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on treatment plans.
Educate patients and families on breathing techniques and therapies.
Maintain accurate patient records and progress notes.

Education

Certificate

Associates degree preferred

BLS Required

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

This is a short-term contracted position requiring a commitment of 36hrs/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew. This is a night shift position working with NICU caseload.

At Baptist Health, a Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory or breathing disorders. This role involves administering respiratory therapy treatments, performing diagnostic pulmonary function tests, managing and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and providing patient education and respiratory care support. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job 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

Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:

Certificate Required

Associate of Science Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

If you are interested in this Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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