Job Description
Job Summary
*Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Baptist Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Critical Care Transport Team at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, evening shift opportunity. We are looking to hire an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This full-time position will care for critical pediatric patients requiring transport to and from Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced environments and have experience in critical care, transport, and both PICU and NICU settings.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Job Responsibilities:
Perform basic life support (BLS), advanced life support (ALS), and critical care support.
Understand and carry out orders from physicians or the Medical Director.
Perform patient assessments, provide treatment, and monitor patients during inter-facility transport.
Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Provide appropriate patient care, including emergency procedures such as CPR, endotracheal intubation, needle chest aspiration, and umbilical access for emergency medication delivery.
Support hospital critical care units when not participating in transport duties.
Experience Requirements:
3-5 Years Critical Care Experience
3-5 Years Medical Experience
PICU Experience
NICU Experience
Experience with the care of surgical patients
Education & Credential Requirements:
Associate of Science Required
Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
Wolfson Children's Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, representing the gold standard in patient care excellence.
If you are interested in this Full-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist position with the Critical Care Transport Team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, please apply now!
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (a detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that checks state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Education Required
Education Preferred
AS
Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Experience
License and Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRCNBRC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHAAHA
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - DOHDOH
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHAAHA
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHAAHA
- Driver's License - DMVDMV
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAPAAP
Location
Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville
32207
Location Overview Downtown - Main Building
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package, Afternoon shift