RRT | Full-Time | Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care under guidance of the Director/Manager. The incumbent will apply AARC guidelines to assess, deliver, and evaluate respiratory therapies as part of the healthcare team.

Requirements include Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and English proficiency. Nurses and physicians collaborate closely to meet patient needs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure/registration required.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred or required within specified period.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates of Science Degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

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.