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Respiratory Ther II | North | FT Days

UF Health

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Critical Care #Respiratory Therapy #Clinical #NICU #Cardiopulmonary #Life Support #Registered Respiratory Therapist

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy and hold current state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. A BLS certification and experience in critical care ventilator management are also required.

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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.