Registered Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department, Baptist Silverleaf

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 Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

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