Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role is essential to providing safe, high-quality respiratory care in a dynamic acute care setting. You will work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients requiring respiratory therapy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage routine and advanced respiratory care therapies.

• Perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).

• Assess patient responses and monitor side effects of respiratory medications.

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and proper equipment use.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience (acute care preferred: ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, or other critical care). Home care or long-term care experience considered.

• Licensure: Active Florida State Respiratory License.

• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through NBRC.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 30 days of hire.

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 30 days of hire.

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 30 days of hire.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid time off, holidays, and family leave.

• Tuition reimbursement & certification support.

• Employee wellness resources, including free telemedicine and counseling services.

Keywords for Posting: Respiratory Therapist, RRT, CRT, Arterial Blood Gases, Acute Care, ICU, NICU, PICU, Patient Care, Gainesville Careers

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