Per Diem Respiratory Therapist
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist to work in our University of Miami Hospital.
This role is part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who manage patient care by using various testing techniques.
The incumbent assists doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and facilitates the diagnosis of respiratory disorders.
Key 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 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 patients' physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physicians 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.
- Supervises, 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
- BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
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 groundbreaking 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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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