Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist St. Augustine

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Free Standing Emergency Department location in St. Augustine. This is a full-time night shift role.

The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory disorders, administer therapies, perform pulmonary function tests, manage ventilators, and educate patients on breathing techniques and care. The position requires RRT certification, Florida DOH approval, and ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials within six

Qualifications

• Assesses and treats patients with respiratory disorders.
• Administers respiratory therapies and monitors patient progress.
• Collaborates with physicians and care teams to plan treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Monitor mechanical ventilators for patients in respiratory distress.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on treatment plans.
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and medications.
• Maintain thorough patient documentation.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

RRT certification required by FL DOH

ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications

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 our Free Standing Emergency Department location located in St. Augustine. This is a full‑time Night 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.

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
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required-FL DOH
• One of the below is required within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Primary Location

Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED