Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Jacksonville, FL. The role includes evaluating patients, developing care plans, and monitoring treatments in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care in an expanding facility with numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in respiratory care desired.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Care

Emergency Response

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Respiratory Therapy

+ **Schedule:** Full time nights - 7p-7a

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

+ **Location:** Jacksonville, FL

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

+ Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.

+ Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

+ Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

+ Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

+ Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the Florida Board of RespiratoryCare obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

+ Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) preferred.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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