Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Job Summary

*Up to $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Baptist Health is seeking a skilled Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Pulmonary Care team on our NICU unit at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This is a Full-Time night shift position.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

The Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. This includes administering respiratory therapies, performing diagnostic tests, monitoring and managing mechanical ventilators, and providing patient education and support.

As a Neonatal Respiratory Therapist in the NICU, you will be responsible for:

• 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 for each patient.
• Providing patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentation.

This Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist will be located at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in the NICU Unit.

*Relocation assistance available.

*Training available.

If you are interested in this Full-Time night position, please apply now or contact william.reaser@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Vocational School

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• 2 years Respiratory Therapy Experience Required

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred Or
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred Or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred Or
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.