Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Emergency Care

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

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.