Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pay Range: $30.34- $41.50 based on years of experience

Sign on Bonus: Case by Case basis

Relocation: Case by Case basis

Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Miami, FL 33175

Job Type: Perm

Shift: Full-time • Mixed (Rotating Weekends)

Job Description:

• The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP).
• Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate