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Baptist Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist South

Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to our South location in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full‑time, night shift 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.

Eligible for up to $10,000 Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if hired.

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

Requirements Education Required : Vocational School (Registered Respiratory Therapist certification).

Education Preferred : High School Diploma/GED.

Experience : 2 years Respiratory Therapy Experience Required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred

Location Baptist South, 14550 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

To apply, contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com or apply now.

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