RRT | Part-Time

UF Health; Leesburg, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health's Respiratory Therapist role in Leesburg, FL provides patient-focused support under the Director/Manager, delivering therapy per AARC guidelines and collaborating with the healthcare team to assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care.

The position requires a Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and for maternal-child services, NRP and PALS within 90 days; English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with some college or an AS degree preferred.
• Licensure: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; NRP/PALS may be required for maternal-child services.
• English: read, write, speak and understand English.

Skills

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED with some college

Associates of Science Degree (preferred)

Tools

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

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.