Respiratory Ther II | North | FT Days

UF Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jacksonville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist II administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They also act as a lead therapist when assigned and perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with less than one year of critical care experience in ventilator management. Must have completed an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy and possess current state licensure in Florida, along with BLS certification. An Associate's Degree and three or more years of experience in a healthcare facility are preferred.

Job Description

Overview

Full Time Position

7:00am-7:00pm

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 care for ventilator management.

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

UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
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