What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights Baptist Downtown position at Baptist Health?
Job Summary
*Eligible for Up to $1,000 Sign-on Bonus, if hired externally *
Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Downtown location located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN 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
If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.
Experience
- Respiratory Therapy Experience
- Experience in Neonatal
- Experience in Pediatrics
License and Certification
- Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOH
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
- Driver's License - DMV
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAP
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
Location
Downtown - Main Building
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.