Specialty Respiratory Therapist: Pediatrics/ECMO

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Respiratory Specialty Therapist to provide comprehensive care across critical care areas, including ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and aerosolized medications.

You will lead or assist in training staff, participate in quality improvement, and ensure safety and documentation standards while meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires Florida State Respiratory License and Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• STABLE certificate preferred for NICU assignments.
• Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred; verification of degrees at hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up, assess and monitor patients on ventilator or oxygenation support.
• Assists in orientation, training and education of new respiratory care staff.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial, pulmonary artery, venous or capillary blood samples for blood gas determinations as ordered.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to ensure continuous service improvement.
• Administers aerosolized medications and bronchial hygiene therapy.
• Communicates with physicians and nursing staff to maintain care quality.
• Documents data from assessment and monitoring of patients and equipment.
• May assume Charge/Lead responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Clinical judgment

Technical proficiency

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Respiratory Specialty Therapist to provide comprehensive care across critical care areas, including ventilator management, blood gas analysis, and aerosolized medications.

You will lead or assist in training staff, participate in quality improvement, and ensure safety and documentation standards while meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining licensure and certifications.