Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilator

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

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care across MedSurg and ICU settings. You will perform prescribed therapies, monitor ventilators and ETTs, and educate families on care plans.

Responsibilities include assessments, SBAR handoffs, rounding with the medical team, and participation in Lean quality initiatives. A Florida RRT license and AHA certifications are required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license issued by the state of Florida.
• NBRC - National Board Respiratory Care.
• American Heart Association BLS – active.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS required within 30 days of hire.
• NRP required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory therapy modalities prescribed under a physician's order.
• Assesses patient condition and documents findings, providing feedback to physicians.
• Communicates with physicians and families; acts as patient advocate/educator and connects to resources.
• Educates patients and families on plan of care and medications; updates daily on POC.
• Participates in Lean initiatives to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Participates in rounds; discusses cases with MD and documents notes.
• Backs up emergency codes (blue, rapid response, code orange).
• Operates invasive/non-invasive ventilators; initiates and monitors therapy and ETT management.
• Performs home ventilator therapy testing and management.
• Performs Blood Gases and QA on equipment; reports malfunctions.

Skills

English communication

Patient advocacy

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Florida RRT license

NBRC - Respiratory Care

BLS certification

ACLS within 30 days

PALS within 30 days

NRP within 30 days

Associate degree in respiratory care preferred

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care across MedSurg and ICU settings. You will perform prescribed therapies, monitor ventilators and ETTs, and educate families on care plans.

Responsibilities include assessments, SBAR handoffs, rounding with the medical team, and participation in Lean quality initiatives. A Florida RRT license and AHA certifications are required within set timelines.