UF Health·Saint Johns, South Carolina
Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Acts as a lead therapist when assigned, overseeing care and performing duties per established policies.
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.
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.
Requires completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy and current Florida state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. BLS certification and experience in critical care ventilator management are required.
Market context
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