Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist Clay

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Fleming Island, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift. You will assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, administer therapies, and monitor ventilators in a high-pressure hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy and state licensure, with BLS required and ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. Join a faith-based, not-for-profit system serving Northeast Florida.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Florida license as a Respiratory Therapist required (DOH).

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders.
• Administering respiratory therapies.
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients needing support.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans.
• Providing patient education on breathing techniques, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintaining accurate patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostics interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science

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

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 hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Baptist Clay. This is a full-time night shift opportunity. We are looking to hire an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environment.

• 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

• Associate of Science Required
• 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

If you are interested in this full-time night shift Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Baptist Clay located in Fleming Island, FL.

Primary Location:

Clay - Main Building