Job detail

Ther Respiratory II

UF Health

#BLS Certification #Critical Care #Respiratory Therapist #Respiratory Care #NICU #Cardiopulmonary #Life Support #Registered Respiratory Therapist #Ventilator Management

Quick overview

The incumbent administers respiratory care and life support to patients suffering from cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. The Respiratory Therapist II will also serve as the lead therapist when assigned and perform other duties as directed by management.

Requirements summary

A minimum of completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy is required, along with current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida and a current BLS certification. Less than one year of critical care experience for ventilator management is necessary.

associate degreeLife SupportLead TherapistNICU Patient CareOxygen AssessmentCardiopulmonary System DeficienciesAdminister Respiratory CareAbnormalities TreatmentVentilator Assessment

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