Respiratory Care Educator

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Miami Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CC017360) to join our Respiratory Therapy team. You will perform routine department procedures, prioritize patient therapy by acuity, document and communicate drug and treatment effects, and support critical care operations.

The role emphasizes on-call responsibilities and teaching opportunities. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of critical care experience, Florida CRT license, BLS, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

Florida license for Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTO) and BLS; ACLS preferred.
Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
3-5 years of critical care experience; NICU experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs all routine procedures of the department.
Prioritizes patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
Administers, observes, records, and reports effects of drugs, oxygen, therapies and diagnostics.
Completes assignments on time while adapting to workload changes.
Maintains standard shift productivity.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards and troubleshooting of treatments.
Demonstrates annual clinical competencies and arterial blood gas capability.
Completes medical records and departmental forms accurately.
Communicates pertinent information at shift report.
Fulfills on-call responsibilities per policy.
Participates in critical care education.
Monitors ventilated patients per standards.
Educates patients and families per policy.
Uses supplies/resources cost-effectively.
Ensures appropriate utilization by communicating with physicians.
liaises with Pharmacy for clinical issues.
Reviews drug overrides and related reporting.
Compiles blood gas QA reports for PI and admin.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Critical care

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Florida license for Certified Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

CC017360 Respiratory Therapy

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

Performs all routine procedures of the department.
Prioritizes patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
Accountable for administration, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, oxygen, respiratory treatments and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
Completes assignments on a timely basis while adapting to changing workloads when required.
Maintains standard shift productivity.
Demostrates knowledge of indications, cotraindications, hazards and troubleshooting of all treatments as assigned.
Demonstrates effective and efficient care through clinical competencies at least annually.
Demonstrates competency in drawing and/or running arterial blood gases at least annually.
Completes all forms in medical record and departmental records accurately and legibly according to hospital/departmental policy and procedure.
Communicates pertinent information at shift report.
Fulfills on call resposibilities according to departmental policy.
Participates in critical care program as an educator.
Monitors ventilation patients according to departmental standards.
Demonstrates ability to teach and educate patient and family according to departmental policies and procedures.
Uses supplies, equipment and resources in a cost effective manner.
Ensures appropriate utilization of services by performing Patient Evaluations and communicating with physicians regarding suggested treatment changes.
Serves as the primary liaison with Pharmacy to address clinical issues.
Reviews drug override and manages related reporting.
Compiles blood gas critical value/stat QA report for PI office and brings value outliers to the attention of administration.
Complies ventilator days summary for infection control office and brings issues to the attention of administration.
Compiles ventilator weaning totals for administrative dashboard summary and brings issues to the attention of administration.
Works with Education Specialist to cover during absence.
All related duties as assigned by Director.