Respiratory at Shands at UF

Working at Shands at the University of Florida gives respiratory therapists the opportunity to work in a variety of units and clinical settings throughout our academic medical center. Unprecedented career growth and development for therapists exists across the organization with opportunities for respiratory professionals to delve into exciting specialty areas.

Specialty units with a large respiratory presence include:

Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Burn Center
ICU/Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Trauma Unit
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Department
ShandsCair Flight Team
Operating Room
Hyperbaric Chamber
Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab

Some of these units can serve up to 26 ventilated patients per day, challenging our therapists to have exposure to a variety of procedures:

Aerosol treatments
Bedside bronchoscopy
Blood gas testing
Chest tube insertion
CPT
Pulmonary function testing
Transporting mechanically ventilated patients
Ventilator management

Passion, commitment and dedication are what define our staff. And the best of care is what defines Shands.

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