Registered Respiratory Therapist, Wolfson Children's Hospital Wolfson Children's Hospital - 3.9 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications BLS Certification State-specific respiratory therapist license RCP License Full Job Description About Wolfson Children's Hospital Wolfson Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children's hospitals in the U.S. We're a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Job Description 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 position will be cross trained in both Pediatrics and the NICU. This is a full-time, day 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 full-time, day shift opportunity, please apply now or contact . 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/

Primary Location:

Downtown - Howard Building