Respiratory Therapist Registered 2 - Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign on bonus up to $15,000

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist Registered 2 in Miami, FL. The role involves conducting tests and providing treatment to evaluate and improve patients' cardiopulmonary functions. The position requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist license and offers a sign on bonus up to $15,000.

Join an esteemed academic medical center recognized for its outstanding patient care, research, and education. Experience competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in conducting patient assessments.
• Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Educate patients about conditions and disease management techniques.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy.

Skills

Electrocardiograms

Bronchopulmonary drainage

Mechanical ventilators

Patient education

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Therapeutic gas administration apparatus

Aerosol generators

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist Registered 2 - Full TimeApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100094078**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.**Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000**1. Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.2. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists or instructs patients in the performance of breathing exercises.3. Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.4.Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient’s condition.5.Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages.6.Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.7. 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.8. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur. 9. Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.10. Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.11.Mentors, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.12. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.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