Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Night Shift Job ID 334364 Experience (Years) 1 Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Street Address 2708 SW Archer Road Overview

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

In affiliation with Select Medical

Gainesville, FL

 

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Full-time Night Shift

 

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursementElevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder programRecharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balanceYour Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team membersInvest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team membersYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities

Position Summary

 

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services.  Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner.  Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

 

Job Duties Include:

Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalentBLS certification requiredCurrent state Licensure requiredACLS required upon hire

 

Preferred Experience

1 year of related experience preferred Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans