Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights Baptist Downtown

*Eligible for up to $1,000 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 PRN 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 a PRN 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.