Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. The Therapist shall all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan; as well as to make recommendations regarding patient's progress. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Active ASBRT LRT required
• Active NBRC RRT required
• BLS required
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.
• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Science in Respiratory Care preferred
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned

Responsibilities

• Perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system.
• Perform routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages.
• Communicate with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan.
• Make recommendations regarding patient's progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree