Respiratory Care Educator

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to support the CC017360 Respiratory Therapy Department. You will perform routine procedures, assess patients, and manage therapies according to patient acuity, documenting and reporting results.

The role requires Florida CRT license, BLS, and 3–5 years of critical care experience; ACLS preferred. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a large private nonprofit

Qualifications

• Florida license for Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRt) required.
• BLS Certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in critical care settings is expected (3–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine procedures of the Respiratory Therapy department as assigned.
• Prioritizes patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
• Administers, observes, documents and reports effects of gases, ventilation and other respiratory treatments.
• Completes charting and departmental records accurately and legibly.
• Maintains productivity and demonstrates competency in arterial blood gases annually.
• Communicates shift reports and participates in on-call responsibilities as required.
• Collaborates with pharmacy and physicians to ensure appropriate treatment changes.

Skills

BLS Certification

CRT License

ACLS Preferred

Education

Graduation from Respiratory Care program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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:

• 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.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification Florida license for Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS preferred.
• Education Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Experience 3-5 years critical care experience.
• NICU expierence a plus.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.