Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Nights, Wolfson Children's Hospital

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We are part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute, and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health is seeking to add an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This is a short-term contracted position requiring a commitment of 36 hours/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew. This is a night shift position working with NICU caseload.

• Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disorders
• Administering respiratory therapies
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation

Responsibilities

• Administering respiratory therapies
• Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation
• 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

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred
• Level 3 NICU experience required

Qualifications

• Certificate Required
• Associate of Science Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail

Benefits

Baptist Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a night shift position working with NICU caseload.