Ther Respiratory II | Full-Time | Nights

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support, and to serve as lead therapist when assigned. The role requires adherence to policies and procedures and collaboration with care teams.

Minimum education includes AMA‑approved respiratory therapy program completion; preferred: Associate's Degree. Florida licensure and BLS are required; experience: prior RT work in a major health facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• When acting as lead therapist, provides NICU patient care (ventilator and oxygen assessment).

Skills

Respiratory care

Lead therapist

NICU care

Education

AMA approved RT program

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 head for ventilator management.

Preferred Experience:Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.