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UF Health

RRT

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 06/18/2026
Location: Leesburg, FL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/4/2026

Job Description

Overview The Respiratory Therapist acts under the direction of the Director/Manager, utilizing Respiratory therapy processes based on
American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines, Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct:
facilitating patient care with the healthcare team, making respiratory assessment, implementing, delivering and evaluating the patient�s respiratory therapy needs.
Qualifications Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED (required) with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS•ACLS•PALS•
NRP Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • As applicable RCP staff assigned to maternal-child services will be required to have NRP and PALS certification.
Therapist hired without NRP or PALS will have 90 days to obtain their NRP and PALS certification.
Qualifications:
Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED (required) with some college, business, technical training, or Associates of Science Degree (preferred)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist/RRT Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS•ACLS•PALS•
NRP Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • As applicable RCP staff assigned to maternal-child services will be required to have NRP and PALS certification.
Therapist hired without NRP or PALS will have 90 days to obtain their NRP and PALS certification.

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$61,904 / year median in Florida

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