Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient
University of Miami

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 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.

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The Department of Pediatrics has an opening for a Respiratory Therapist. The incumbent works as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care by using a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose respiratory disorders. The position will be working in an outpatient setting. The schedule will be from 8.00 am - 5.00 pm. Relocation will be offered to the eligible candidates.

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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 patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician 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
  
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  Perform Pulmonary function Test for Pedi Pulmonary and Pedi Allergy & Immunology patients: spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusion, MIPs and MEPs.
  
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  Prior experience with Pulmonary function lab equipment, spirometry, plethysmography, Diffusing Capacity of Carbon Monoxide (DLCO), treadmill (exercise) testing.
  
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  Interface with vendors at testing equipment and therapeutic device (masks, spacers, ventilators).
  
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  Orders DMEs for patients
  
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  Perform Pulmonary function Test: spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusion, MIPs and MEPs.
  
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  Perform Daily calibrations on Pulmonary function machine.
  
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  Perform Feno.
  
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  Perform High Altitude Simulation Test , six minute walk test, Exercise induced Asthma Test, Oxygen titration, collect sputum and or throat culture and send to laboratory Create Asthma Action Plan for patients ages 4 and up suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma, allergies sickle cell anemia, and CVID.
  
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  Educate Families on medication management, spacer teaching, proper airway clearance.
  
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  Facilitate home oxygen, Nasal cannulas, nebulizer compressor, nebulizer kits, Pulse ox with sensors, suction machines and catheters, VEST, cough assist, and spacers for patients at home through Durable medical equipment companies.
  
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  Order all respiratory supplies including oxygen for the entire building, gasses for the pulmonary function machine, oxygen for the clinic, nebulizer mask, small volume nebulizer kits with mouthpiece, infant, pediatric nasal cannulas.
  
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  Troubleshoot Pulmonary function machine if needed and keep up with all annual maintenance and supplies needed for daily pulmonary functions.
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Experience:

Minimum 1 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
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  Commitment to the University's core values.
  
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  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.

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.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
h85

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