Lead RRT | Respiratory Therapy | FT Nights
- Leesburg, FL
- Full-time
Job description
Overview
Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.
Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist acts under the direction of the Director/Manager, utilizing Respiratory therapy processes based on American Association of Respiratory Care Guidelines, Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct: facilitating patient care with the healthcare team, making respiratory assessment, implementing, delivering and evaluating the patient's respiratory therapy needs. The Lead therapist is responsible for the scheduling needs and the coordination of the respiratory teams each shift.
Qualifications
Education:
• Associates Degree
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
• Lead Respiratory Therapist will be required to maintain NRP and PALS certification and be efficient with the care of infants and pediatrics in critical and non-critical areas
-Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Education:
• Associates Degree
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
• Lead Respiratory Therapist will be required to maintain NRP and PALS certification and be efficient with the care of infants and pediatrics in critical and non-critical areas
-Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
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