Certified Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

reputed company Employees: If you are a reputed company Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the reputed company, please click here to log in to reputed company to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The reputed company Health System at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist - Certified- Per Diem. The Certified Therapist - Registered - Per Diem works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other reputed company to manage patient care by using a variety of testing techniques. Additionally, the incumbent assists doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and facilitates the diagnosis of respiratory disorders. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung reputed company 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 reputed company 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 patients’ physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physicians 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 reputed company. Supervises, teaches, and trains reputed company, 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 reputed company-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: reputed company 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 reputed company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-reputed company 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 reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent The mission of the reputed company is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the reputed company and the reputed company 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 reputed company 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. 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