Certified Respiratory Therapist 1, Respiratory Therapy/CRT, $25000 Bonus, FT, 6:30P-7:00A

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

About the Role

An individual who provides direct patient care utilizing respiratory techniques, policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure quality and appropriate care for all ages in Baptist Health and effectively communicate with all team members. Understands and has knowledge of respiratory medications effects and side effects.

Pay

Estimated pay range for this position is $33.09 - $43.01 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, Certificate, GED, or equivalent training and experience
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Florida
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card/CPR Card
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (required per department standards)

Sign-On Bonus

Eligibility for New Grad Respiratory Therapists (RRT/CRT):

• To qualify, candidate must have less than 1 year of RRT/CRT work experience.
• For New Grad RRT/CRT, Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time positions is $15,000 and for Part-Time positions is $7,500.
• New hires must begin their Full-Time or Part-Time employment between the bonus eligibility period of November 30, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
• Candidate must successfully complete Baptist Health’s pre-employment process, including obtaining a source-verifiable FL RRT/CRT license, be hired, and remain employed in good standing during the payout period.
• New Hire Sign-On Bonus payout is 4 payments over a 2-year commitment/agreement period.
• Former employees of Baptist Health South Florida or any of its affiliates who left the organization during the previous 12 months are not eligible.
• Former Contract Workers who ended assignment at Baptist Health South Florida or any of its affiliates within the previous 6 months are not eligible.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement