Ther Respiratory II

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and lead therapy sessions as assigned. The role includes NICU patient care involving ventilator and oxygen assessment, under general supervision in line with policies and procedures.

Requirements include AMA-approved RT education, Florida RT licensure, and current BLS. Experience in critical care is preferred, with 3+ years in a major health care facility ideal.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida.
• Current BLS certification.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.
• Three or more years of RT experience in a major health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• Provides NICU patient care, including ventilator and oxygen assessment, when acting as lead therapist.

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist

NICU patient care

Ventilator management

Oxygen assessment

Education

AMA approved RT program

Associate's degree in RT

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The Respiratory Therapist II acts as lead therapist when assigned and performs all other duties as requested by management in accordance with established Policies and Procedures within the job specification.

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.