Ther Respiratory II

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

72d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas
• When acting as a lead therapist, be able to provide NICU patient care (i.e., ventilator and Oxygen assessment)
• Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist form the Department of Health and State of Florida
• Current BLS certification.
• Less than one (1) year - Critical care for ventilator management.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Acts as lead therapist when assigned.
• Performs all other duties as requested by management in accordance with established Policies and Procedures within the job specification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees