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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
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 full-time Night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.
Education Required Certificate Experience Experience in Pediatrics Respiratory Therapy Experience Experience in Neonatal License and Certification Driver's License - DMV Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAP Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOH Location Baptist ED St.
Augustine 461 Outlet Mall Blvd Saint Augustine, Florida, 32084 Apply Now
About the role
This is a full-time Night shift opportunity.