Respiratory Therapist 2

3 weeks ago


Miami, Florida, United States University of Miami Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist 2 to join our team at the University of Miami Hospital. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for conducting tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions, including electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions, including electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Florida Department of Health Respiratory Therapy License.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

About the University of Miami:

The University of Miami is a world-renowned academic medical center that provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. We are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, with over one million patient encounters each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.



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