Respiratory Therapist - Certified 1 - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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About The Position

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking 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. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Responsibilities

Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and instructs patients on how to perform breathing exercises.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
Reads prescriptions, 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 medications and dosages.
Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques.
Monitors patients’ physiological responses to therapy.
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.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.