Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT Evenings

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT for the Second Shift (Evenings) at Baptist Medical Center South. The role involves treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with pulmonary issues, with collaboration with physicians and the respiratory team.

Requirements include a Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT, LRT, and ASBRT active credentials, plus BLS. Ability to walk, sit, stand, and assist patient mobility is needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• RRT must be obtained within 12 months of start.
• Active ASBRT LRT, and NBRC CRT required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Treat and manage patients with pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluation and therapies; participate in care planning with physicians and respiratory team.
• Communicate patient progress and care plans to physicians and team; perform duties within scope of the role.
• May have additional duties assigned within the department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent judgement

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary : The Certified Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team regarding patients progress in regards to care plan. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education/Experience : Degree in Respiratory Therapy. RRT must be obtained within 12 months in position. License / Certification : Active ASBRT LRT required, Active NBRC CRT required, BLS required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.
• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires walking 33% sitting 33%, and standing 33% of the time during the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Requires occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT Evenings

Certified Respiratory Therapist

128 - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift :

Second Shift (United States of America)