Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist — ED

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Free Standing Emergency Department location in St. Augustine. This is a full-time night shift role.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, administer therapies, perform pulmonary function tests, manage ventilators, and educate patients on breathing techniques and care. The position requires RRT certification, Florida DOH approval, and ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials within six

Qualifications

• Assesses and treats patients with respiratory disorders.
• Administers respiratory therapies and monitors patient progress.
• Collaborates with physicians and care teams to plan treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Monitor mechanical ventilators for patients in respiratory distress.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on treatment plans.
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and medications.
• Maintain thorough patient documentation.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

RRT certification required by FL DOH

ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Free Standing Emergency Department location in St. Augustine. This is a full-time night shift role.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, administer therapies, perform pulmonary function tests, manage ventilators, and educate patients on breathing techniques and care. The position requires RRT certification, Florida DOH approval, and ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials within six