Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job overview

Provides appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services as required for patient diagnosis and treatment. Performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician’s orders/approved protocols. Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system. Sets up and manages mechanical ventilation. Provides emergency care. Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations. Monitors physiological responses to therapy. Educates patients and their families about their conditions. Teaches appropriate disease management techniques.

What you'll do

• Provides appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services as required for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician’s orders/approved protocols.
• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
• Sets up and manages mechanical ventilation.
• Provides emergency care.
• Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy.
• Educates patients and their families about their conditions.
• Teaches appropriate disease management techniques.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory program

Experience

Graduate of accredited associate's degree respiratory program.

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

gainesville fl

full-time

onsite

clinical

patient care

mechanical ventilation

emergency care

uf health

Why this role

$20,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with less than one year experience, $30,000 sign on bonus for Respiratory Therapists with more than one year experience

About the employer

UF Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.