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

190 Baptist Emergency Center St. Augustine; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Saint Augustine, FL is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our freestanding Emergency Department on the night shift. You will provide high‑quality respiratory care in a fast‑paced setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential and a certificate; AS preferred, ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist required (DOH).
• Certificate required to practice respiratory care.
• Associate of Science degree preferred.
• ACLS preferred, PALS preferred, NRP certification preferred.
• Active licensure in Florida for Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies as prescribed.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests related to respiration.
• Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators for patients needing respiratory support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other health professionals on treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on breathing techniques and medication use.
• Maintain accurate patient assessments, treatments and progress notes.

Education

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist DOH

Certificate

AS Preferred

ACLS Preferred

PALS Preferred

NRP Certification Preferred

Job description

About Baptist Health

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 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 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
• 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: Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED.

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.