Ther Respiratory II | Full-Time | Durbin Park

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role includes collaboration with management to ensure patient safety and adherence to policies.

Required AMA approved Respiratory Therapy education, Florida RT license, and current BLS certification; a preferred Associate's degree. 1 year or less in critical care vent management is expected, with opportunities to develop in a major health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support per hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned.
• When leading, provides NICU patient care including ventilator and oxygen assessment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist

NICU care

Education

AMA approved RT program

Associate's degree (preferred)

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.