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Respiratory Therapist (Peds) | PRN | Resp. Care | Gainesville

UF Health

#Patient Care #Emergency Care #Pediatrics #Respiratory Therapist #Intubation #NBRC #Disease Management #Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation #Mechanical Ventilation

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care, including managing mechanical ventilation and assisting with emergency procedures like intubations. They also monitor physiological responses to therapy and educate patients and families on disease management.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a respiratory program and eligible to take the CRTT board exam or possess equivalent work experience. The role requires adherence to State of Florida or NBRC rules regarding certification eligibility.

professional certificateIntubationPatient educationPatient monitoringMechanical ventilationClinical careEmergency careCardiopulmonary resuscitationDisease managementRespiratory therapyPediatric respiratory care

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist performs direct patient care to patients in all aspects of respiratory care according to the physician�s orders/approved protocols, with consideration given to the age of the patient. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system. The clinical work includes: � Setting up and managing mechanical ventilation. � Emergency care. � Assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubations. � Monitoring physiological responses to therapy. � Educating patients and their families about their conditions. � Teaching appropriate disease management techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduate of a respiratory program such that the individual is eligible to take the CRTT board exam or has achieved previous work experience making candidate eligible to sit for Certification Exam as per either State of Florida or NBRC rules.
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Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: none