Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU, Nights, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Eligible for up to $15,000 Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance if hired. 

Baptist Health is seeking to add a Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital 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) 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 View email address on wolfsonchildrens.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.

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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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

Wolfson Children's Hospital
820 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital