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

BHS; Saint Augustine (FL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health in Saint Augustine is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift at our freestanding ED. The RT will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory disorders and collaborate with the care team to implement individualized treatment plans.

The role involves administering respiratory therapies, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on breathing techniques and medications. Flexibility for PRN night shifts is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate required.
• Associate of Science preferred.
• RRT Required-FL DOH.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.

Aufgaben

• 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 on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation.

Ausbildung

Certificate Required

Associate of Science Preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required-FL DOH

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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 PRN 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

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Primary Location:

Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED