RRT | Full-Time | Days

Uf-Healt; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused respiratory care under guidance from the Director/Manager. The role follows AARC guidelines and ethical standards to assess, implement, deliver, and evaluate respiratory therapy needs within the healthcare team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with some college or AS degree preferred, andFlorida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure.

Qualifications

• Education as listed: High School Diploma or GED required; some college or equivalents
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure/registration
• NRP and PALS certifications required within 90 days if not already held

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per AARC guidelines and document patient care
• Collaborate with healthcare team to assess and treat patients
• Evaluate and adjust respiratory therapy plans based on patient response

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates of Science 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/RRTLicensure/Certification/Registration:- Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS- ACLS- PALS- NRPSpecial 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.