Respiratory Therapist - Certified 3 (U)

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Certified to join a dynamic health system in South Florida. The role supports physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary care and advancing respiratory research.

The position requires a valid certification, evening/night/weekend availability, and a commitment to patient education and safety. Join UHealth for a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience or license.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests such as ECGs, stress tests, and lung capacity assessments.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and guide breathing exercises.
• Set up and operate ventilators and gas delivery systems per treatment plans.
• Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and evaluate patient condition.
• Determine therapy type, method, and duration with precautions and dosages.
• Explain procedures to patients to gain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and equipment use.
• Monitor physiological responses and consult physicians for adverse effects.
• Maintain charts with patient identification and therapy data.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory therapy equipment for safety.
• Mentor students and junior staff in respiratory therapy practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Evenings/nights/weekends availability

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000

The Respiratory Therapist - Certified 3 works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by using a variety of testing techniques. The incumbent assists doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and facilitates the diagnosis of respiratory disorders.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 the performance of breathing exercises.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient’s condition.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches them appropriate disease management techniques such as breathing exercises, and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Mentors, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.