Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Miami, Florida, United States Nicklaus Children's Health System Full time
Job Summary

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in the ICU setting. This includes performing all respiratory therapy patient modalities prescribed under a physician's order, assessing patients, and documenting findings in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patients in terms of clinical condition and document findings in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Provide feedback to physicians and ensure proper communication between physicians and families.
  • Serve as a patient advocate/educator and provide family support and community resources.
  • Participate in Lean initiative to assess and improve processes for opportunities to deliver higher quality, cost-effective care.
  • Participate in rounds with medical team and discuss initial and follow-up cases with MD and document note.
  • Perform and test invasive and non-invasive ventilators, initiate therapy, and monitor patient/ventilator.
  • Ensure ventilator is working and document equipment settings.
  • Perform basic respiratory therapy for medical/surgical patients, such as aerosol delivery, airway clearance, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Participate in root cause analysis with any unplanned extubations.
  • Perform all Quality Assurance on equipment and report any malfunction.
Requirements
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license issued by the state of Florida.
  • NBRC - National Board Respiratory Care.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) PALS required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP American Academy of Pediatrics required within 30 days of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree in respiratory care.
  • Knowledge of Spanish or Creole.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions typical of an ICU environment.
  • Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to patients' needs associated with pediatric and neonatal population.
  • Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and peers.
  • Ability to learn appropriate software application(s) used for patient documentation and medication administration.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to react quickly to new challenges, unanticipated events, and resolve issues and address requests in a timely fashion.

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