Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night Shift Job Post Information* : Posted Date 6 hours ago(5/23/2025 9:24 AM) Job ID 330266 Location US-FL-Gainesville Experience (Years) 1 Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Street Address 2708 SW Archer Road Job Post Information* : External Company URL www.selectmedical.com Location : Zip 32608 Location : Street UF Health Rehab Hospital 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 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.