Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care Transport, Pediatric Pulmonary, Evenings, Wolfson Children's Hospital

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Status: Full time

Shift Details: Evening (United States of America)

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Job Summary

*Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, if hired*

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 Preferred

  • PICU Experience Preferred

  • NICU Experience Preferred

Education & Credential Requirements:

  • Associate of Science Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

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 or contact amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com.

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Education Required

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Experience

  • NICU Experience
  • PICU Experience
  • Medical Experience
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Experience with the care of surgical patients

License and Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
  • Driver's License - DMV
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - AAP
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - DOH

Location

Downtown - Main Building
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville Florida 32207