Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Downtown

BHS; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day shift. The role involves assessing, treating and educating patients with respiratory disorders, and coordinating with physicians and care teams.

The position requires Florida licensure and BLS certification, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. A CSP or AS degree is desired, and this is a full-time, day shift opportunity within a major health system.

Qualifications

• Certification and licensure as required by Florida DOH.
• BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred where applicable.
• AS degree is preferred; certificate is required.

Responsabilités

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient care.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests for pulmonary function.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators and respiratory support.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on breathing techniques and medications.
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress accurately.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Formation

Certificate

Associate of Science

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Florida licensure as Respiratory Therapist

Outils

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Description du poste

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith‑based, not‑for‑profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Baptist Health is seeking to add a day shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to Downtown in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full‑time, day shift opportunity.

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
• Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building800 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207United States of America