Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Eligible for up to $1,000 Sign on bonus. 

Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. 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.

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

​ Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:

• Certificate Required

• Associate of Science Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

• Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred

• Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred

• Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required-DOH

If you are interested in this PRN shift opportunity, please apply now or contact View email address on us.fitly.work.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Education Required

Associate Degree (AA/AS)

Experience

• Experience in Pediatrics
• Respiratory Therapy Experience
• Experience in Neonatal

License and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAP
• Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOH
• Driver's License - DMV
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
820 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville Florida 32207