Ther Respiratory II | Part-Time | Durbin Park

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary issues. The role includes acting as lead therapist when assigned and performing other duties per hospital policies and procedures.

The position requires AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy education, Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure, and current BLS certification. Experience in a major health system is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned for all areas.
• Performs duties as requested by management in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Care & life support delivery

Lead therapist responsibilities

NICU patient care under leadership

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

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.