Conducts cardiopulmonary function tests and operates respiratory therapy equipment such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators. Educates patients and families on disease management while monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a certification in the relevant specialty. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
high schoolprofessional certificateQuality ControlPatient AssessmentEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationClinical SupervisionDisease ManagementStress TestingElectrocardiogramsCollaborative CarePulmonary Function TestingPhysiological MonitoringMechanical VentilatorsBronchopulmonary DrainageLung Capacity TestsArterial Blood Gas MeasurementFlexible Bronchoscopy
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Bonus: Up to $15,000 Respiratory Therapist - Registered 3 (U) 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. Performs quality control on all blood gas instruments within 2 hours of beginning of shift, verifying its accuracy, properly documenting results and initiating any trouble shooting measures necessary to return instruments to an acceptable operating condition in order to ensure validity of results. Competently assists the physician in the performance of flexible bronchoscopy in order to ensure minimal risk to patients. Performs pulmonary function testing and effectively communicates with patients in order to obtain best effort from the patient during the procedure. Performs daily quality control on all testing equipment and initiates any measures necessary to return equipment to an acceptable operating condition so that results reported are valid. Supervises, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition Remission
CORE
Qualifications
Education:
High
School diploma or equivalent
Certification and
Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge,
Skills and
Attitudes: 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. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. 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.
Job Status
Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
