Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Baptiat South
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Job Description
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.
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 South location in Jacksonville, FL. 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) 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
Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred
If you are interested in this full-time, night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.
Primary Location
South - Main Building
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory or breathing disorders. This role involves performing diagnostic tests, managing mechanical ventilators, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement individualized treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a certificate and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. An Associate of Science degree and additional certifications like ACLS, PALS, or NRP are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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