Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health’s Downtown Jacksonville facility is seeking a Day Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and educate patients with respiratory disorders. This full-time role involves administering therapies, operating ventilators, and coordinating with physicians and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Florida-licensed Respiratory Therapist, BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Primary location: Downtown Jacksonville, FL.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.
• Florida licensed Respiratory Therapist required-DOH; an AS degree is preferred.

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

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Certificate in Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

BLS Certification

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist (DOH)

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. 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.

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

Education & Credential Requirements

• Certificate Required
• Associate of Science Preferred
• 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

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.