RRT PRN Nights

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in New York seeks a Respiratory Therapist to work under supervision, delivering and evaluating respiratory therapy according to AA Respiratory Care guidelines and ethics. Requires RRT licensure and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications as applicable, with a 90-day window to obtain NRP/PALS if missing.

Strong English communication skills required to collaborate with the healthcare team. High school diploma with some college or an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: - High School Diploma/GED (required) with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred)
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist - BLS - ACLS - PALS - NRP
• 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.

Skills

RRT licensure

English proficiency

NRP/PALS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates of Science Degree

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.