Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptist Downtown
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: Night (United States of America)
Job Summary
Eligible for up to $10,000 Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if hired*
Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to our Downtown location. 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.
As a Respiratory Therapist, 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
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:
Certificate Required
Associate of Science Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) RequiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred OrRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred OrNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred OrLicensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) RequiredFlorida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred
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
Education Preferred
Experience
License and Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHAAHAAHA
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAPAAPAAP
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHAAHAAHA
- Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOHDOHDOH
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHAAHAAHA
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRCNBRCNBRC
- Driver's License - DMVDMVDMV
Location
Downtown - Main Building
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.