Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director. You will administer respiratory therapies per physician orders and approved protocols, considering patient age.

Key duties include setting up and managing mechanical ventilation, emergency care, assisting with CPR and intubations, monitoring responses to therapy, and educating patients and families on conditions and disease

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited associate's degree respiratory program.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation.
• Emergency care.
• Assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations.
• Monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
• Educating patients and their families about their conditions.
• Teaching appropriate disease management techniques.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director. You will administer respiratory therapies per physician orders and approved protocols, considering patient age.

Key duties include setting up and managing mechanical ventilation, emergency care, assisting with CPR and intubations, monitoring responses to therapy, and educating patients and families on conditions and disease