The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. This position practices under the direction of a physician. The position provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician''s written order for both in house and out patient care.
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
Minimum Education
- Certificate of Completion Respiratory Required or
- Associates Degree Respiratory Required
Minimum Work Experience
- Clinical rotations from an accredited respiratory practitioner program. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 Months Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 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.
- Demonstrated current theoretic and clinical expertise with respect to community respiratory therapy practices and education.
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the respiratory therapy department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.
- Administer prescribed respiratory medications and therapies safe and effectively, knowing their indications and contraindications.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws for blood gas analysis.
- Respond to emergency situations, including rapid responses, and cardiopulmonary arrests.
- Monitor patient progress, document care provided, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plans and patient status.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on respiratory care and disease management.
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the respiratory therapy department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.
- Administer prescribed respiratory medications and therapies safe and effectively, knowing their indications and contraindications.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Performs arterial punctures and arterial line draws for blood gas analysis.
- Respond to emergency situations, including rapid responses, and cardiopulmonary arrests.
- Monitor patient progress, document care provided, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plans and patient status.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on respiratory care and disease management.