Respiratory Therapist - Registered 2 - Full Time

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist conducts cardiopulmonary tests and provides respiratory treatments to evaluate and support patients’ cardiopulmonary function. The role includes assessing patient information and arterial blood gases, determining appropriate therapy and medication parameters, explaining treatments, and educating patients and families about disease management and respiratory equipment. The therapist monitors responses to therapy, consults physicians about adverse reactions, maintains patient charts, and ensures respiratory equipment is safe and functional. The position also mentors and trains students, technicians, and assistants and follows University and unit policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiopulmonary tests, including electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in breathing exercises.
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators according to treatment parameters.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, measure arterial blood gases, and assess patient condition.
• Determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method, duration, precautions, medications, and dosages.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management, including breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy and consult physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Maintain charts containing patients’ identification and therapy information.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Mentor, teach, and train students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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