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

Baptist Health is hiring 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 36hrs/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew. This is a night shift position working with NICU caseload.

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.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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 ​ Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential

Certificate Required Associate of Science Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH If you are interested in this Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Experience Respiratory Therapy Experience License and Certification Registered Respiratory Therapist - DOH Driver's License - DMV Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Location Wolfson Children's Hospital 820 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, Florida, 32207 Apply Now