Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our acute care team. You will administer and coordinate prescribed therapies, prioritize patient care by acuity, and document treatment effects within the EMR.

Requirements include Florida license as a Respiratory Therapist, BLS, graduation from a two-year accredited Respiratory Care program, and 1–2 years ICU/ABG experience.

Qualifications

• Florida license for Registered Respiratory Therapist and BLS certification.
• Graduate of a two-year accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• 1–2 years ICU/ABG drawing/analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates prescribed therapy and prioritizes patient care by acuity.
• Documents effects of treatments and reports observations in the EMR.
• Performs and monitors arterial blood gases (ABG) as needed.
• Provides direct patient care and supports on-call responsibilities.
• Demonstrates competency in 12-lead EKG and crisis intervention as required.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

ABG Analysis

12-Lead EKG

Patient Care

Education

Two-year Respiratory Care program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Administers & Coordinates medical prescribed therapy as assigned.
• Prioritizes Patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
• Accountable for administration, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, oxygen respiratory treatments and other theraputic and diagnostic measures.
• Completes assignments on a timely basis while adapting to changing workloads when required.
• Maintains individual standard shift productivity.
• Demostrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards and troubleshooting of all treatments as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient care through clinical competencies at least annually.
• Demonstrates competency in drawing and/or running arterial blood gases at least annually.
• Completes all forms in electronic medical record and departmental records accurately and legibly according to hospital/departmental policy and procedure.
• Communicates pertinent information at shift report.
• Fulfills on call resposibilities according to departmental policy.
• Participates in critical care program as an educator as needed
• Monitors ventilation patients according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates ability to teach and educate patient and family according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses supplies, equipment and resources in a cost effective manner.
• Assists Department in Respiratory Student rotations.
• All related duties as necessary
• Provides direct assistance to patients and co-workers as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrates competency in performing 12 Lead EKG.
• Demonstates knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de escalation and physical intervention (i.e. mental health, Baker Act, etc).
• Successfully completes CPI training and provides assistance with aggressive patients.
• Anticipates patients needs, provides customer service.
• Demonstrates competency in obtaining vital signs, identifying abnormal values and reporting findings.
• Provides 1:1 (sitter) care for patients as needed.
• Transports patients for tests, procedures, etc as needed.
• Assist with all patient care needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  • Florida license for Registered Respiratory Therapist. BLS Certification.
• Education
  • Graduate of a two-year accredited program for Respiratory Care
• Experience
  • 1-2 years intensive care/ABG drawing/analysis

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Certification

Degree Requirements: