Certified Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem
LocationMiami, FL
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedApr 7, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Graduate from a two (2) year program in Respiratory Therapy
Current and Valid State of Florida Respiratory Therapist license
Current and Valid BLS/CPR certification
Current and Valid PALS certification
Current and Valid ACLS certifications
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
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CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapist - Certified PRN 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 JOB FUNCTIONS
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Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients’ cardiopulmonary functions.
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Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists or instructs patients in the performance of breathing exercises.
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Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
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Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient’s condition.
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Determines requirements for treatment such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages.
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Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
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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.
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Monitors patients’ physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
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Maintains charts that contain patients’ pertinent identification and therapy information.
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Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
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Supervises, teaches, and trains students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants.
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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.CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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Graduate from a two (2) year program in Respiratory Therapy is required.
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Current and Valid State of Florida Respiratory Therapist license is required.
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Current and Valid BLS/CPR, PALS and ACLS certifications are required.
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Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Benefits
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
About the company
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.
Legal
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:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary-Intermittent