Lead Respiratory Therapist: NICU & Ventilator Care

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role includes collaboration with management to ensure patient safety and adherence to policies.

Required AMA approved Respiratory Therapy education, Florida RT license, and current BLS certification; a preferred Associate's degree. 1 year or less in critical care vent management is expected, with opportunities to develop in a major health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support per hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned.
• When leading, provides NICU patient care including ventilator and oxygen assessment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist

NICU care

Education

AMA approved RT program

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

UF Health in Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role includes collaboration with management to ensure patient safety and adherence to policies.

Required AMA approved Respiratory Therapy education, Florida RT license, and current BLS certification; a preferred Associate's degree. 1 year or less in critical care vent management is expected, with opportunities to develop in a major health system.