Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform prescribed respiratory therapy modalities under physician orders. Primarily assigned to MedSurg, with ICU backup as needed.

You will assess patients, document findings, educate families, participate in rounds, and support infection control standards. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in high‑pressure pediatric and neonatal settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required by state of Florida.
• NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care certification.
• American Heart Association BLS - must be active throughout employment.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS required within 30 days of hire.
• NRP required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and documents findings, communicates with physicians and families.
• Provides patient education on plan of care and medications.
• Maintains infection control and PPE standards per hospital policy.
• Performs and monitors invasive/non-invasive ventilator support and home ventilator care.
• Participates in rounds and hand-offs using SBAR, with critical thinking under pressure.

Skills

English communication

Spanish or Creole language ability

Patient advocacy

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform prescribed respiratory therapy modalities under physician orders. Primarily assigned to MedSurg, with ICU backup as needed.

You will assess patients, document findings, educate families, participate in rounds, and support infection control standards. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in high‑pressure pediatric and neonatal settings.