Lead Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & NICU Specialist

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role requires adherence to policies and procedures and collaboration with care teams.

Minimum education includes AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program completion; preferred: Associate's Degree. Florida licensure and BLS are required; experience: prior RT work in a major health facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• When acting as lead therapist, provides NICU patient care (ventilator and oxygen assessment).

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist

NICU care

Education

AMA approved RT program

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role requires adherence to policies and procedures and collaboration with care teams.

Minimum education includes AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program completion; preferred: Associate's Degree. Florida licensure and BLS are required; experience: prior RT work in a major health facility is preferred.