Ther Respiratory II | Full-Time

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 provide advanced respiratory care and lead therapy when required. You will work under general supervision, following established policies to support patients with cardiopulmonary needs.

Candidates should have graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program and ideally an Associate's degree. Current Florida RT licensure and BLS are required, with prior critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to administer respiratory care and life support to cardiopulmonary patients.
• Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned across all areas.
• When leading, provide NICU patient care including ventilator and oxygen assessment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and life support.
• Serve as lead therapist as assigned and supervise team.
• Follow Policies and Procedures and perform duties as requested by management.

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist duties

NICU care experience

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 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.