Ther Respiratory II | Part-Time | Durbin Park

UF Health; Florida; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UF Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. The role includes acting as lead therapist when assigned and coordinating care per established policies and procedures.

The position requires current Florida RT licensure and BLS, with less than one year in critical care ventilator management. Preference given to candidates with 3+ years in a major health care facility.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary issues.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned; NICU ventilator and oxygen assessment as needed.
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure; BLS certification required.
• Less than one year of critical care ventilator management experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years RT experience in a major health care facility.

Responsabilités

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Act as lead therapist when assigned for various areas.
• When leading, provide NICU patient care including ventilator and oxygen assessment.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures and job specifications.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management.

Connaissances

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

NICU patient care

Lead therapist duties

BLS certification

Formation

AMA approved RT program

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Description du poste

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.