Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN, Nights, Baptist St. Augustine

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Free Standing Emergency Department location located in St. Augustine. This is a PRN 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. 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required-FL DOH One of the below is required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If you are interested in this PRN Night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Experience Respiratory Therapy Experience Experience in Neonatal Experience in Pediatrics License and Certification Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - DOH Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC Driver's License - DMV Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville