Lead Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & NICU

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. The role includes acting as lead therapist when assigned and coordinating care per established policies and procedures.

The position requires current Florida RT licensure and BLS, with less than one year in critical care ventilator management. Preference given to candidates with 3+ years in a major health care facility.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary issues.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned; NICU ventilator and oxygen assessment as needed.
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure; BLS certification required.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years RT experience in a major health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned for various areas.
• When leading, provide NICU patient care including ventilator and oxygen assessment.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures and job specifications.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

NICU patient care

Lead therapist duties

BLS certification

Education

AMA approved RT program

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

UF Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. The role includes acting as lead therapist when assigned and coordinating care per established policies and procedures.

The position requires current Florida RT licensure and BLS, with less than one year in critical care ventilator management. Preference given to candidates with 3+ years in a major health care facility.