Respiratory Therapist - Registered 2 (U)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Registered to join a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals at UHealth Tower in Miami. You will perform cardiopulmonary testing, assist in respiratory therapy procedures, and educate patients and families on disease management.

The role supports cardiac and pulmonary research, maintains equipment, and mentors students and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility, Teamwork, Technical Proficiency, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists or instructs patients in breathing exercises.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following treatment parameters.
• Reads prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess condition.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, duration, precautions, and medications.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Educates patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Maintains charts with patients’ identification and therapy data.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment.
• Mentors and trains students and assistants.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience

Job description

Work Location

UHealth Tower

Sign-On Bonus

$15,000

The Respiratory Therapist - Registered

Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by using a variety of testing techniques. Additionally, the incumbent assists doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and facilitates the diagnosis of respiratory disorders.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists or instructs patients in the performance of breathing exercises.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient's condition.
• Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
• 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.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Mentors, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessar y.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job .

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