Certified Respiratory Therapist I

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Miami, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist I administers and coordinates prescribed respiratory therapies and related patient-care activities. The role prioritizes therapy based on patient acuity, monitors patients receiving ventilation, and observes, documents, and reports the effects of drugs, oxygen, respiratory treatments, and other therapeutic or diagnostic measures. The therapist also supports patients and coworkers with assigned care, provides patient and family education, and helps maintain effective, cost-conscious use of supplies and equipment.

The position includes duties such as drawing or running arterial blood gases, performing 12-lead EKGs, obtaining and reporting vital signs, assisting with critical-care education and respiratory student rotations, and providing sitter care or transporting patients when needed. The therapist completes electronic medical record and departmental documentation, communicates pertinent information at shift report, and may assist with patients requiring crisis intervention. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are listed. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is offered.

Requirements

• Florida license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited one-year Respiratory Care program.
• 1–2 years of intensive care and arterial blood gas drawing/analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate prescribed therapies as assigned.
• Prioritize patient therapy daily according to patient acuity.
• Administer, observe, chart, and report the effects of drugs, oxygen, respiratory treatments, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
• Complete assignments promptly and adapt to changing workloads.
• Maintain individual standard-shift productivity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of treatment indications, contraindications, hazards, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate clinical competencies at least annually, including competency in drawing and/or running arterial blood gases.
• Complete electronic medical record and departmental forms accurately and legibly according to policy and procedure.
• Communicate pertinent information at shift report.
• Participate in the critical care program as an educator as needed.
• Monitor ventilated patients according to departmental standards.
• Teach and educate patients and families according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Use supplies, equipment, and resources cost-effectively.
• Assist with respiratory student rotations.
• Perform related duties as necessary.
• Provide direct assistance to patients and coworkers as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrate competency in performing 12-lead EKGs.
• Apply knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and physical intervention; complete CPI training and assist with aggressive patients.
• Anticipate patient needs and provide customer service.
• Obtain vital signs, identify abnormal values, and report findings.
• Provide one-to-one sitter care for patients as needed.
• Transport patients for tests and procedures as needed.
• Assist with patient-care needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.
• Health benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Healthcare spending accounts.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.
• On-site housing for select positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed