Respiratory Therapist Registered - Full-Time/Nights

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

21h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders under the direction of a physician. The position provides bedside respiratory care to assigned in-house and outpatient patients according to supervisors’ instructions and physicians’ written orders. The therapist administers prescribed respiratory medications and therapies, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws for blood gas analysis, and responds to emergencies. The role includes monitoring patient progress, documenting care, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, and educating patients, families, and healthcare team members about respiratory care and disease management. Care must address the unique needs and ages of the clients served.

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy or an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Clinical rotations from an accredited respiratory practitioner program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Florida state license, required upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six months.
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to safely operate respiratory care equipment and technology.
• Current theoretical and clinical expertise in community respiratory therapy practices and education.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities and duties required by the respiratory therapy department’s scope of service, addressing the needs and age of each client served.
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications and therapies safely and effectively, understanding their indications and contraindications.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Perform arterial punctures and arterial line draws for blood gas analysis.
• Respond to emergency situations, including rapid responses and cardiopulmonary arrests.
• Monitor patient progress and document care provided.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plans and patient status.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on respiratory care and disease management.

What This Job Offers

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