Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Respiratory Therapist under Cardiopulmonary Services. You will provide direct patient care across respiratory therapies per physician orders and approved protocols, considering patient age.

Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation and emergency care are core duties. The role involves assisting with CPR and intubations, monitoring responses to therapy, and educating patients and families about conditions and disease management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a respiratory program eligible for CRTT board exam.
• Certifications/eligibility per NBRC and Florida rules.
• Licensure/registration requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Provide emergency care.
• Assist with CPR and intubations.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions.
• Teach appropriate disease management techniques.

Skills

Direct patient care

Ventilation management

Emergency care

Intubation assistance

Monitoring responses

Patient education

Education

Respiratory therapy program graduate

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician�s orders/approved protocols, with consideration given to the age of the patient. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system. The clinical work includes:� 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.
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Graduate of a respiratory program such that the individual is eligible to take the CRTT board exam or has achieved previous work experience making candidate eligible to sit for Certification Exam as per either State of Florida or NBRC rules.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.Licensure/Certification/Registration:none