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Baptist Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist

Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Job Summary Eligible for up to $10,000 Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if hired. Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to our Downtown 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education Required: Vocational School.

Education Preferred: Associate's Degree.

Experience: 2 years Respiratory Therapy Experience Required.

License and Certification: 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 Jacksonville (Downtown) 800 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL, 32207

How to Apply Interested in this full-time, night shift opportunity? Apply now or contact

amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com .

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