Registered Respiratory Therapist

HiredFirst; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role at a Miami facility. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering oxygen and medication, and supporting mechanical ventilation. Candidates must have an Associate Degree or equivalent and an active RRT credential. The position includes a rotating schedule with weekend shifts. Join a recognized Level I Trauma Center with advanced medical education programs, dedicated to comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Active RRT / Respiratory Care Practitioner credential is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments including breath sounds and airway patency.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol medications, perform chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and monitor mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Patient assessments

Oxygen delivery

Chest physiotherapy

Mechanical ventilation

Education

Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

This Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity is based in Miami, FL at a 417-bed acute care facility in west Miami-Dade County. The hospital is a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center — certified by both the Florida Department of Health and verified by the American College of Surgeons — as well as a Joint Commission–certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and one of five American Burn Association–verified Burn Centers in Florida. The facility also supports six ACGME-accredited Graduate Medical Education programs and two full-service freestanding emergency departments.

The role

Respiratory Therapists at this hospital provide direct bedside care across a clinically complex patient population that includes trauma, burn, surgical, and pediatric cases. Day-to-day responsibilities center on conducting patient assessments — including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure — and performing diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory interventions. You will administer oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy, as well as assist with artificial airway placement and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. The role also involves transporting ventilator-dependent patients and responding to emergent situations, including ensuring airway integrity and supporting ventilation during resuscitation events.

What we're looking for

• Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate
• Active RRT / Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP) credential
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) — must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Schedule

Full-time position with a rotating schedule that includes weekend shifts.