RRT | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work under the direction of the Director/Manager, providing assessment and delivery of respiratory therapy per AARC guidelines and ethical standards.

Applicants must be a Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist with BLS, ACLS and PALS; NRP is required for maternal-child services with a 90-day window to obtain it if not certified. English literacy is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; some college or AS preferred.
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure/registration.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Staff assigned to maternal-child services may need NRP and PALS; certification within 90 days if not already obtained.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates of Science Degree (preferred)

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure/registration

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.