RRT | Full-Time | Days

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

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care per AARC guidelines. You will assess, implement and evaluate therapy under the supervision of the Director/Manager.

Requires Florida RRT license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and English fluency; must obtain NRP/PALS within 90 days if not certified. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Florida registration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• If not certified, must obtain NRP and PALS within 90 days.

Skills

RRT licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist acts under the direction of the Director/Manager, utilizing Respiratory therapy processes based on American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines, Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct: facilitating patient care with the healthcare team, making respiratory assessment, implementing, delivering and evaluating the patient’s respiratory therapy needs.

Qualifications

• Education: - High School Diploma/GED (required) with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT Licensure/Certification/Registration: - Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
• - BLS
• - ACLS
• - PALS
• - NRP
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required: - Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• - As applicable RCP staff assigned to maternal-child services will be required to have NRP and PALS certification. Therapist hired without NRP or PALS will have 90 days to obtain their NRP and PALS certification.