Lead Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist Clay

Job Summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at our Clay location in Fleming Island. This is a full-time night shift opportunity.

As a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while also assisting with shift coordination and daily operational oversight.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for:

• Administer respiratory care medications and treatments

• Provide oxygen therapy and manage ventilators

• Assist with intubations and perform advanced respiratory care procedures

• Monitor patient respiratory status and response to therapy

• Oversee daily activities of the Respiratory Therapy shift

• Precept and mentor new employees and respiratory therapy students

• Make daily staff assignments in the absence of the supervisor or manager

• Receive sick calls, arrange shift coverage, and adjust staffing during low census periods

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes

• Perform other duties as assigned

This Lead Respiratory Therapist position will be located at our Clay location in Fleming Island. If you are interested in this full-time, night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™-designated hospital, recognized as the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We proudly serve families throughout the region with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.

Education Required

Associate's Degree

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 3-5 Years Critical Care Respiratory Therapy Experience

License and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Medical Center Clay is a full-service hospital providing residents with easy access to comprehensive, high-tech medical and surgical care close to home. Located on Fleming Island, Baptist Clay features innovative care for every stage of life in an elegantly designed, comfortable environment. Unique services include onsite cancer care provided by Baptist MD Anderson, a 24/7 ER for adults and children, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As part of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Clay has access to many additional specialized physicians, services, and resources including the Baptist Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. Baptist Health has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, and Baptist Clay has been voted “Best Medical Facility” in Clay County for the past three years.