RRT | Part-Time | Nights

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care under the Director/Manager, following AARC guidelines and ethical standards. The role involves assessing patients’ respiratory needs, delivering therapies, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED with some college or an AS degree preferred; must be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• RCP staff assigned to maternal-child services should have NRP and PALS certification; hiree without NRP or PALS has 90 days to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Perform respiratory assessments.
• Implement, deliver and evaluate the patient’s respiratory therapy needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates of Science Degree (preferred)

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- 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.