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.

Job Description

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our free-standing Emergency Department Silverleaf. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity. We are looking to hire an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Job Responsibilities:

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

Education & Credential Requirements:

Associate of Science Required
Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required

If you are interested in this Full-time Registered Respiratory therapist position at Baptist Silverleaf located in St. Augustine, please apply now!

Primary Location:

South - Main Building

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Registered Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department, Baptist Silverleaf

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Job Responsibilities:

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 ​

Education & Credential Requirements:

Associate of Science Required

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required

Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation