Registered Respiratory Therapist Internal Traveler Program, NICU, Wolfson Children's Hospital
About The Position
Baptist Health is hiring an Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to work with the NICU caseload at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a short-term contracted position requiring a commitment of 36 hours per week for up to 12 weeks, with opportunities to renew. The position is on the day shift. The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory or breathing disorders. Duties include administering respiratory therapy treatments, performing diagnostic pulmonary function tests, managing and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and providing patient education and respiratory care support. The therapist collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to provide safe, effective, high-quality patient care. The role requires a certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS), and a Florida Respiratory Therapist license. An Associate of Science degree and ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification are preferred. Positions designated as requiring a Level II background screening undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history checks as a condition of employment and continued employment.
Requirements
- Certificate required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist required (DOH).
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Science degree preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with breathing disorders.
- Administer respiratory therapies.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Monitor and manage mechanical ventilators for patients who require respiratory support.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide patient education and support on proper breathing techniques, medication usage, and lifestyle changes.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
