Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a day shift in Downtown Jacksonville, FL. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory disorders, administering therapies, and supporting mechanical ventilation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a certificate, state license, BLS, and AS degree preferred, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred credentials. This full-time position emphasizes patient education and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Certificate required
• BLS required
• Florida license to practice respiratory therapy required (DOH)
• AS degree preferred
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory disorders
• Administer respiratory therapies and support
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators for patients
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teams on treatment plans
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and medications
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient progress

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Certificate

Associate of Science

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist (DOH)

BLS Certification

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Job description

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.

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 Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America