Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires providing high-quality patient care for respiratory conditions. Full-time hours, with competitive benefits including PTO and health insurance options, are offered. This position is critical for supporting patient health and ensuring effective respiratory care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required from Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in patient care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and monitor care plans based on patient diagnosis.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Emergency Response

Assessment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

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• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

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 Respiratory Care 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 of Pediatrics (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's degree/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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