Registered Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Department, Baptist Silverleaf

About Baptist HealthRecognized 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.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 disordersAdministering respiratory therapiesPerforming and interpreting diagnostic testsMonitoring and managing mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory supportCollaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plansProviding patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changesMaintaining accurate and complete patient assessments, treatments, and progress documentationEducation & Credential Requirements:Associate of Science RequiredBachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) PreferredBachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) RequiredRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification RequiredPrimary Location:South - Main Building #J-18808-Ljbffr