Night Shift RRT - Impactful Respiratory Care

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Fleming Island, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift. You will assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, administer therapies, and monitor ventilators in a high-pressure hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Join a faith-based, not-for-profit system serving Northeast Florida.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Florida license as a Respiratory Therapist required (DOH).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostics interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

Job description

Baptist Health in Fleming Island, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift. You will assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, administer therapies, and monitor ventilators in a high-pressure hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Join a faith-based, not-for-profit system serving Northeast Florida.