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The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Respiratory Therapist 2 to work on the UHealth Campus.

*Sign-on Bonus $25,000*

Core Summary                                                        

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 2 works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals 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 Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentors, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures while maintaining quality control in the pulmonary diagnostic equipment according to CLIA, Joint Commission, American Thoracic Society, and department policies and procedures.
• Provide teaching and education to patients with pulmonary diseases on proper use of inhaled medications and medical equipment like nebulizers, air compressors, and oxygen systems.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements
• Assures the department has an adequate supply of clean, calibrated equipment, and disposable supplies.
• Evaluate effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans by observing, noting, and evaluating patient progress.
• Participate in research activities by assisting in the collection of data, initiating research under supervision as appropriate.
• Recruitment capabilities and the screening of potential patients/subjects for eligibility to the study. This may include gathering information from the medical record, physician referral, advertisement, and directly scheduling a visit to evaluate the patient/subject.

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.

Core Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Florida Department of Health Respiratory Therapy License

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