Registered Respiratory Therapist – Cardio-Pulmonary Care

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Registered to join a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at UHealth Tower in Miami. You will perform cardiopulmonary testing, assist in respiratory therapy procedures, and educate patients and families on disease management.

The role supports cardiac and pulmonary research, maintains equipment, and mentors students and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility, Teamwork, Technical Proficiency, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists or instructs patients in breathing exercises.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following treatment parameters.
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess condition.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, duration, precautions, and medications.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Maintains charts with patients’ identification and therapy data.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment.
• Mentors and trains students and assistants.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience

Job description

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Registered to join a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at UHealth Tower in Miami. You will perform cardiopulmonary testing, assist in respiratory therapy procedures, and educate patients and families on disease management.

The role supports cardiac and pulmonary research, maintains equipment, and mentors students and staff.