Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 (<1 year)

Sign-on bonus: $30,000 (≥1 year)

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care in cardiopulmonary services. You will set up and manage mechanical ventilation, respond to emergencies, and monitor patient responses to therapy in accordance with physician orders and approved protocols.

Qualifications include an accredited associate degree in respiratory therapy and Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited associate’s degree respiratory program.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in respiratory therapy per orders/protocols.
• Set up and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Deliver emergency care and assist CPR and intubations as needed.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy and adjust plans.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

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.$20,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with less than one year experience$30,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with more than one year experience

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 Shands 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.