Respiratory Therapist

The VIOS Clinic; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care across a range of acuity levels, including those needing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway support.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, delivering therapies, monitoring responses, and documenting outcomes in the EMR while upholding safety and infection control standards and educating patients and families on respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking required.
• Competency with mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Deliver respiratory therapies and administer treatments per clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care as needed.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Follow safety, infection control, and clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment.

Skills

RRT credentials

Clinical assessment

Ventilation management

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

to provide evidence-based respiratory care to patients across a range of acuity levels, including those needing mechanical ventilation and advanced airway support.

Key Duties

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Deliver respiratory therapies and administer treatment per clinical protocols.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care as needed.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Follow safety, infection control, and clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Competency in mechanical ventilation and advanced airway support.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care and continuous learning.