About the position
The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. The University of Miami UHealth - Respiratory Therapy Department at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist 2.
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 patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes and consults with physician 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.
- Mentors, 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
- Certification in relevant specialty or field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University's core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
