RRT II

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); Ibrido; USD 44.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

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UF Health St. Johns in Saint Augustine, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) for a PRN position.

You will administer respiratory care, perform life support, and work with physicians, nurses, and the care team to assess patients and adjust therapies. This role requires Florida state licensure, BLS, and AMA-approved schooling; preferred: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 3+ years in a major health care facility.

Competenze

• Completion of AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Mansioni

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• Provide NICU patient care (ventilator and oxygen assessment) as lead therapist.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to monitor outcomes.

Conoscenze

Ventilator management

NICU care

BLS certification

Formazione

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

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Overview

Respiratory Therapist II – PRN

UF Health St. Johns

Join the Respiratory Care team at UF Health St. Johns as a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT). This PRN opportunity is ideal for a respiratory therapist looking for flexibility while continuing to provide high-quality, hands‑on patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapist II administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The Respiratory Therapist II also acts as thelead therapist when assigned and performs other duties as requested by management in accordance with established policies, procedures, and job specifications.

In this role, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, provide respiratory treatments and therapies, monitor patient response, and support positive patient outcomes.

This PRN position requires a minimum commitment of four shifts per month, with at least one shift being a weekend shift.

Join UF Health St. Johns

Bring your respiratory care experience to a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.Required Education:Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.Preferred Education:Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy .Necessary Skills:1. Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.2. Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas 3. When acting as a lead therapist, be able to provide NICU patient care (i.e., ventilator and Oxygen assessment)Required Licensure/Certifications:- Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist form the Department of Health and State of Florida;- Current BLS certification.Required Experience:Less than one (1) year - Critical care for ventilator management.Preferred Experience:Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.