Resp Therapist 3-12 Reg | Part-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy under physician orders and approved protocols. Responsibilities include managing ventilation, emergency support, CPR and intubation assistance, monitoring responses, and patient education to support disease management.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families and adherence to age-appropriate care protocols within the cardiopulmonary services team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited associate's degree respiratory program.
• Florida licensure as Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation.
• Emergency care.
• Assistance with CPR and intubations.
• Monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
• Educating patients and families about conditions.
• Teaching appropriate disease management techniques.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilation management

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (FL)

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 accredited associate's degree respiratory program.

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 Shandes 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:Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.