Respiratory Registered Therapist Specialty, Days or Nights Full Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, part of Jackson Health System, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time/part-time/diem positions in Respiratory Therapy. The role involves advanced respiratory care, ventilator management for adults, pediatrics, and neonates, and support for high-acuity specialty services.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), 3–5 years of experience, Florida RRT license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required (verified at hire).
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, especially for Point of Care testing roles.

Responsibilities

• Set up, assess, and monitor patients on ventilators or oxygenation support.
• Administer aerosolized medications and bronchial hygiene therapies.
• Obtain and analyze blood gases (arterial, venous, capillary) as ordered.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Document assessments, treatments, and equipment settings accurately.
• Assist with training and orientation of new respiratory staff.
• Perform hemodynamic and pulmonary monitoring where authorized.
• Operate EKG equipment and prepare tracings for physician interpretation (as applicable).
• Ensure equipment safety and proper maintenance.
• Support pediatric and neonatal ground/air transports (Holtz Pediatric assignments).
• Uphold Jackson's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time, Part-Time & Per Diem

Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami, FL

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Location: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shifts: Days or Nights Full Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

Why Join Jackson?

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital of Jackson Health System and one of the nation's largest and most respected public academic medical centers. For more than 100 years, Jackson has been a cornerstone of world-class care, medical innovation, and community service in Miami.

As a 1,500-bed, fully accredited tertiary teaching hospital, Jackson Memorial offers nearly every medical specialty and is home to some of the most skilled multidisciplinary teams in the world. Joining our Respiratory Therapy team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization with a proud legacy and a commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist - Specialty provides advanced respiratory care in assigned specialty areas under the direction of an Attending Physician or CMO. This role includes administering routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures, managing ventilators for adults, pediatrics, and neonates, and supporting high-acuity specialty services.

Therapists are expected to work independently, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and may assume charge or lead responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, assess, and monitor patients on ventilators or oxygenation support.
• Administer aerosolized medications and bronchial hygiene therapies.
• Obtain and analyze blood gases (arterial, venous, capillary) as ordered.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Document assessments, treatments, and equipment settings accurately.
• Assist with training and orientation of new respiratory staff.
• Perform hemodynamic and pulmonary monitoring where authorized.
• Operate EKG equipment and prepare tracings for physician interpretation (as applicable).
• Ensure equipment safety and proper maintenance.
• Support pediatric and neonatal ground/air transports (Holtz Pediatric assignments).
• Uphold Jackson's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise.

Education

• Associate's degree required (verified at hire).
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, especially for those performing Point of Care testing in specialized units.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of related respiratory therapy experience required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Florida State Respiratory License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC.
• BLS required; additional life support certifications based on unit needs.
• NRP and PALS required for NICU/Pediatric ER roles.
• ACLS may be required depending on department.
• STABLE preferred for NICU assignments.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.