Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Select Medical•Miami, FL

About The Position

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Miami, Florida, for 12-hour night shifts. The role provides respiratory care for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. Compensation is $33.43–$45 per hour, based on experience, with a shift differential for night and weekend shifts. A sign-on bonus is listed as “$5,00” in the posting. The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients, recommends treatment plans, and delivers physician-prescribed respiratory treatments. The position includes patient and family education, operation of respiratory equipment, monitoring and documenting patient status and response to treatment, and communication with attending and pulmonary physicians. The therapist also performs respiratory procedures and supports cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.

Requirements

BLS certification is required.
Current state licensure is required.
ACLS certification is required within six months of hire. Agency Respiratory Therapists must have ACLS before their first shift, and 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 for discharge to home.
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance; suction patients by oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods; and perform 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, including NIF and VC.
Assist with respiratory care procedures according to policy, such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement, where applicable.
Drain the chest using a PleurX catheter or similar device, where applicable.
Perform 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 information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, including pre- and post-assessments according to policy.
Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians about the efficiency of therapy administered to patients.