• Job Description

  Req#: 330266

  Overview

  UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital

  Affiliation with Select Medical

  Gainesville, FL

  Respiratory Therapist (RT)

  Full-time - Night Shift

  $10,000 sign-on bonus

  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 equivalent
  • BLS certification required
  • Current state Licensure required
  • ACLS required upon hire

  Preferred Experience

  • 1 year of related experience preferred

  Additional Data

  Equal opportunity employer/including disabled/veterans.

• About the company

  The Select Medical hospitals and outpatient physical therapy centers deliver the best outcomes in post-acute care. Find a location and make an appointment.

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