Respiratory Therapist II | Night

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

3d

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.
• 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.
• 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)

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

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions.
• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Implements Therapist Driven Protocols. Respond to "code blue" calls and assists in maintaining airway.
• Participates in on-going education, training, and Performance Improvement.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed