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Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist St. Augustine

Baptist Health · Jacksonville, FL · Yesterday
HealthcareFull-time
About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Free Standing Emergency Department location located in St. Augustine. 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. Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing disordersAdministering respiratory therapiesPerforming and interpreting diagnostic testsMonitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory supportCollaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plansProviding patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changesMaintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements Certificate RequiredAssociate of Science PreferredRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required-FL DOHOne 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 full-time Night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com. Primary Location: Saint Augustine - Main Building Freestanding ED

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