Respiratory Therapist | Ventilation & Critical Care

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

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director. You will operate ventilators, respond to emergencies, assist with CPR and intubations, and monitor patient responses to therapy.

You will educate patients and families, support disease management education, and work within approved protocols to deliver high-quality respiratory care to all age groups.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care.
• Set up and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with emergency care, CPR, and intubations.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy.
• Educate patients and families about conditions.
• Teach disease management techniques.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency care

CPR/Intubation support

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director. You will operate ventilators, respond to emergencies, assist with CPR and intubations, and monitor patient responses to therapy.

You will educate patients and families, support disease management education, and work within approved protocols to deliver high-quality respiratory care to all age groups.