RRT II

UF Health

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#Healthcare #BLS Certification #Critical Care #Respiratory Therapy #RRT #NICU #Cardiopulmonary #Registered Respiratory Therapist #Ventilator Management

#AMA Approved

Temporary On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 11 days agoCloses Jun 2

Location

St. Augustine, Florida

Quick overview

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Acts as a lead therapist when assigned, overseeing care and performing duties according to established policies.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy and current Florida state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Must hold BLS certification and have experience in critical care ventilator management.

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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.