Lead RRT | Respiratory Therapy | FT Nights

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Leesburg, Florida, is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to enhance patient care in a collaborative environment. The role involves making respiratory assessments, delivering therapy, and coordinating respiratory teams each shift. Candidates must hold a Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license, an Associates Degree, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in English and experience in pediatric care in critical settings.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required in a relevant field.
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist certification mandated.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care alongside the healthcare team.
• Make respiratory assessments and deliver therapy.
• Coordinate and schedule the respiratory teams each shift.

Skills

Respiratory therapy processes

Patient assessment

Team coordination

English proficiency

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open‑heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life‑saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

The Lead Respiratory Therapist acts under the direction of the Director/Manager, utilizing Respiratory therapy processes based on American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines, Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct: facilitating patient care with the healthcare team, making respiratory assessment, implementing, delivering and evaluating the patient's respiratory therapy needs. The Lead therapist is responsible for the scheduling needs and the coordination of the respiratory teams each shift.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

• Lead Respiratory Therapist will be required to maintain NRP and PALS certification and be efficient with the care of infants and pediatrics in critical and non-critical areas.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.