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RRT | Respiratory Therapy | PRN Nights

UF Health

#BLS #ACLS #Orthopedics #PALS #Emergency Care #Respiratory Therapy #RRT #Respiratory Therapist #UF Health Leesburg Hospital

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist facilitates patient care by performing respiratory assessments, implementing, delivering, and evaluating the patient's respiratory therapy needs under the direction of the Director/Manager. This work is based on American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines and the Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma/GED, with an Associate of Science Degree preferred, and must hold a Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, though the latter two may be obtained within 90 days if not held initially.

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Job description

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist acts under the direction of the Director/Manager, utilizing Respiratory therapy processes based on American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines, Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct: facilitating patient care with the healthcare team, making respiratory assessment, implementing, delivering and evaluating the patient's respiratory therapy needs.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required) with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred)
Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
As applicable RCP staff assigned to maternal-child services will be required to have NRP and PALS certification. Therapist hired without NRP or PALS will have 90 days to obtain their NRP and PALS certification.