Ther Respiratory II | Full-Time | Nights

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

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and lead therapy as required. The role involves providing life support to patients with cardiopulmonary issues and coordinating ventilator management under supervision.

Applicants should hold an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy credential, Florida licensure, and BLS certification, with under one year of critical care experience; a higher-level degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current Florida RT license and BLS certification.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• Provide NICU patient care (ventilator and oxygen assessment) when acting as lead therapist.

Skills

Administer respiratory care

Lead therapist duties

Ventilator management

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.