Registered Respiratory Therapist, Nights, Nassau

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Nassau, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Nassau location in Fernandina Beach, 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.

Requirements

• Certificate Required
• 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), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science Preferred

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

What This Job Offers

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