Respiratory Therapist - Elevate Patient Care & Team Impact

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, FL. The role supports patient care under the supervision of the Director/Manager, performing assessments and delivering respiratory therapy per physician orders and professional guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma/GED, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Florida licensure, and possess BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license (or eligible).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy under the direction of the Director/Manager using AARC guidelines and professional conduct.
• Perform respiratory assessments, implement, deliver and evaluate therapy per orders.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to address patient respiratory needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate of Science Degree (preferred)

Job description

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in The Villages, FL. The role supports patient care under the supervision of the Director/Manager, performing assessments and delivering respiratory therapy per physician orders and professional guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma/GED, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Florida licensure, and possess BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.