Respiratory Therapist | Adult | Full Time 3/12s | Resp Care | Gainesville
Company: UF Health
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
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 physicians
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 accredited associate's degree
respiratory program. Motor Vehicle Operator 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: Licensed Registered
Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida.
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