Certified Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

Core Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - Certified PRN 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

• Counsels and 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.
• Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Monitors patients’ physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Performs tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient’s condition.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Supervises, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Trains and 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.
• Uses appropriate communication skills to explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.

Core Qualifications

• Graduate from a two (2) year program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current and Valid State of Florida Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• Current and Valid BLS/CPR, PALS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Pay

Competitive salary is offered.

Schedule

This is a part-time, intermittent position.