RRT | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support maternal-child services under supervision, delivering respiratory care per AARC guidelines. The role emphasizes assessment, therapy implementation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold a Florida RRT license and current BLS; ACLS and PALS are required, with NRP/PALS needed for maternal-child assignments. Readiness to obtain certifications within 90 days if not already held is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, with some college or AS degree preferred.
• Florida RRT licensure/registration required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• English reading, writing, speaking and comprehension required.
• NRP and PALS certification required for maternal-child services; if absent, 90 days to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Perform respiratory assessment and develop therapy plans.
• Implement, deliver and evaluate patient respiratory therapy needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED; some college/AS degree preferred

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure

BLS certification

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/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.