Ther Respiratory II

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist II under general supervision to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. The RT II may serve as lead therapist when assigned, performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position requires completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy and Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned.
• Provide NICU patient care during leadership when required.

Skills

Respiratory care and life support

Lead therapist responsibilities

NICU patient care

BLS certification

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

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 areas3. 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.