Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital • Miami, FL

2d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Miami, Florida. The role is full-time and works 12-hour night shifts. Compensation is $33.43–$45 per hour, based on experience, with additional night and weekend shift differentials and a sign-on bonus listed as “$5,00.” The hospital provides rehabilitation care for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The position evaluates patients, provides prescribed respiratory treatments, monitors and records patient responses, and communicates with physicians about the effectiveness of therapy.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within six months of hire. Agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS before their first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• An active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a state equivalent; RRT is preferred.
• One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, and provide education needed for discharge home.
• Conduct routine physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance, suction patients by appropriate methods, and conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Review patients’ chest x-rays routinely to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Perform pulmonary function studies according to policy, such as NIF and VC.
• Assist with respiratory-care procedures according to policy, where applicable, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Drain the chest using a PleurX catheter or similar device, where applicable.
• Provide tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Perform arterial punctures according to policy; assess ventilation efficiency and monitor, record, and report test results where applicable.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using a free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Record treatment details and patient responses in respiratory-care records and patient charts, including pre- and post-assessments according to policy.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians about the effectiveness of therapy administered to patients.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical and prescription drug, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• 100% paid RN scholarship program.
• Sign-on bonus listed as “$5,00.”
• Night and weekend shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

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