Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist, Baptist Downtown

About Baptist Health 
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. 

Baptist Health is hiring a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Downtown location in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time day shift opportunity.

At Baptist Health, a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services while supporting the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy department during their assigned shift. This role serves as a clinical resource for staff, assists with workflow coordination, supports onboarding and training efforts, and helps ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily activities and workflow of the Respiratory Therapy department during the assigned shift.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for Respiratory Therapists, students, and other team members.
• Precept and orient new employees and respiratory therapy students.
• Perform daily staffing assignments in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager.
• Receive and coordinate coverage for sick calls and staffing shortages.
• Adjust staffing levels based on patient census, including calling staff off during low-census periods when appropriate.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and medications.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist Education & Credential Requirements:

• Certificate Required
• Associate of Science Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required – Florida Department of Health (FL DOH)
• One of the following certifications is required within six (6) months of hire:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

If you are interested in this full-time night shift opportunity, please apply now or contact [email protected].

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building