Ther Respiratory II | Full-Time 3 12's | Intracoastal FSED

Join UF Health as a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist II at our new UF Health Emergency and Urgent Care – Intracoastal, a freestanding emergency department (FSED) opening in January 2027. In this full-time role, you will provide respiratory care and life-support services to patients experiencing a variety of cardiopulmonary conditions in a fast-paced emergency care environment. Working alongside physicians, nurses, and other members of the emergency care team, you will play an important role in assessing patients, administering respiratory treatments, managing airway and oxygen therapy, and supporting patients requiring advanced respiratory intervention.

The Respiratory Therapist II provides care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical standards and may serve as lead therapist when assigned. This is an exciting opportunity to join UF Health Jacksonville and be part of the team supporting respiratory care at a brand-new freestanding emergency department opening in January 2027 to serve the Intracoastal community. Qualifications Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.

Required

Completion of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Preferred

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy . Necessary

1. Ability to administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.2. Ability to act as lead therapist when assigned for all areas 3.

When acting as a lead therapist, be able to provide NICU patient care (i.e., ventilator and Oxygen assessment)Required Licensure/Certifications:- Current State licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist form the Department of Health and State of Florida;- Current BLS certification. Required

Less than one (1) year - Critical care for ventilator management. Preferred

Three (3) or more years previous Respiratory Therapist experience in a major health care facility.