About this role
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.
*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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