Responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory disorders, specifically within the NICU. Duties include managing mechanical ventilators, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a Respiratory Therapist license and Level 3 NICU experience. BLS certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.
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.
Baptist Health is seeking to add a Internal Traveler Registered Respiratory Therapist to Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.
This is a short-term contracted position requiring a commitment of 36hrs/week for up to 12 weeks with opportunities to renew.
This is a night shift position working with NICU caseload.
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.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for: 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 Education & Credential Requirements: Certificate Required Associate of Science Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred Or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred Or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Preferred Or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Preferred Or Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required Florida Licensed Respiratory Therapist Preferred Level 3 NICU experience required If you are interested in this full-time, night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.
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We proudly serve families throughout the region with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.
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