Respiratory Therapist Certified – 2 (UMHC/SCCC) TMP

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Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):Pulmonary Function Tests (10%)Aerosol therapy (10%)Oxygen therapy (8%)Chest physiotherapy (5%)Attends and supports rapid response events and code blue events (10%)Arterial blood gas punctures (5%)Diagnostic tests (5%)Consults with health care providers (3%)Documentation (10%)Incentive spirometry and breathing exercises (2%)Provision of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (20%)Provide education for patient, patient care providers and/or family (5%)Assist with or perform patient assessments (3%)Airway maintenance (4%)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.Supervision Received: Reports to and is supervised by the respiratory technical director under supervision of the medical director and the chief operating officer (UHealth Tower).Supervision Exercised: None (unless assigned short term supervisory coverage)Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements): Current clear and active state of Florida license as either a:1) Respiratory care practitioner critical care (RCP)2) Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)3) Registered respiratory therapist (RRT) preferredAt least one year of relevant work experience preferred, but not required.Also, a current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification.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.Patient safety is a top priority.

As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.

Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Click here for additional information.Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:h86

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