Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Full-Time Nights

UF Health Leesburg Hospital | Leesburg, FL

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career with UF Health Leesburg Hospital!

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team in a full-time night-shift leadership role.

For more than 59 years, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has built a strong reputation as a leading medical center and one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare providers.

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 Primary 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.

About the Opportunity

As a Lead RRT, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality respiratory care while supporting daily department operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and serving as a clinical resource for fellow respiratory therapists.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, night-shift leadership opportunity

• Opportunity to mentor and support respiratory therapy team members

• Work alongside a collaborative, experienced healthcare team

• Provide respiratory care in a hospital offering a wide range of advanced medical services

• Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and department success

Join UF Health Leesburg Hospital and take the next step in your respiratory therapy career! Bring your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for patient care to a team dedicated to making a difference.

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