Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Full-Time Impact

Ascension; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital in Saint Johns, FL, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist for day shifts. Location is Saint Johns, FL, within Ascension’s health system. The role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, and responding to emergencies.

Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days and Florida Board-credentialed RT; Advanced Life Support preferred. Comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness resources are offered.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month of hire date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by Florida Board.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment; monitors, records and communicates patient condition; performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educates patient and family about health condition and community support programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma equivalency / Associate's or Tech degree / 4 years of job-specific experience

Job description

Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital in Saint Johns, FL, seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist for day shifts. Location is Saint Johns, FL, within Ascension’s health system. The role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, and responding to emergencies.

Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days and Florida Board-credentialed RT; Advanced Life Support preferred. Comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness resources are offered.