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UF Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | UF Health Durbin Park | Day/Night Shift | Full Time

Job Description

Overview UF Health Durbin Park is a 42.5-acre medical campus located at 100 Flagler Health Way in St. Johns, Florida. Anchored by a $285 million, 220,000-square-foot 99 bed hospital.
Emergency & Critical Care:
24/7 Emergency Department equipped with 22 exam rooms, along with dedicated intensive care units.
Surgical Services:
6 operating rooms, 2 endoscopy suites, cardiac catheterization labs, and interventional radiology suites. #APCRRT Responsibilities 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. We are hiring for full time day shift and night shift positions.
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.
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.

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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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