Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights, Baptist St. Augustine

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our free-standing Emergency Department in St. Augustine, FL. This full-time, night-shift role supports high-stress, fast-paced patient care and requires Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.

Ideal candidates will have AS degree in Respiratory Therapy with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred, and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized care and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist in Florida (DOH).
• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP certifications preferred.
• Experience in high-stress, fast-paced environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and pharmacological agents as prescribed.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators for patients requiring support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory therapy

Education

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist (DOH)

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized 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 located in St. Augustine, FL. 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.Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities:Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disordersAdministering respiratory therapiesPerforming and interpreting diagnostic testsMonitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory supportCollaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plansProviding patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changesMaintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentationRegistered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:Certificate RequiredAssociate of Science PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) PreferredOr Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PreferredOr Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification PreferredFlorida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOHIf you are interested in this Full-time night shift Registered Respiratory Therapist position at our free-standing located in St. Augustine, please apply now or email [e-mail] Location:Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED