Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Physio; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 46,053 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plan

Generous PTO

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Miami is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with pulmonary conditions. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, perform treatments, and work closely with healthcare teams in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include BLS and current state licensure, with ACLS certification necessary within six months. The position offers competitive pay, a substantial sign-on bonus, and extensive benefits to support career growth and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends treatment plan.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments using various equipment.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and suctioning techniques.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Patient care

Use of ventilatory equipment

Education

Current state licensure

Active credential from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Job description

Location: Miami, FL

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Schedule: Full Time, 12hr shifts, night shift

Rates: $33.43 - $45 per hour (based on experience). Plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts.

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: 100% paid RN scholarship program, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.).
• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.
• Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.