Lead Respiratory Therapist

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Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Sign On Bonus: Up to $25K

Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem opportunities!
Position Responsibilities

• Administers & coordinates medical prescribed therapy as assigned.
• Prioritizes patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
• Accountable for administration, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, oxygen respiratory treatments and other theraputic and diagnostic measures.
• Completes assignments on a timely basis while adapting to changing workloads when required.
• Maintains standard shift productivity.
• Demostrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards and troubleshooting of all treatments as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient care through clinical competencies at least annually.
• Demonstrates competency in drawing and/or running arterial blood gases at least annually.
• Completes all forms in electronic medical record and departmental records accurately and legibly according to hospital/departmental policy and procedure.
• Communicates pertinent information at shift report.
• Participates in critical care training of new employees
• Monitors ventilation patients according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates ability to teach and educate patient and family according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses supplies, equipment and resources in a cost effective manner.
• Is competent and can perform Bronchoscopies as assigned at bedside and GI suite
• Is competent and can perform all duties related to the care of patients in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
• Is competent and can perform all functions when assigned to duties and responsibilities related to charge. Covering as departmental supervisor in absence of supervisor.
• Assures we have adequate Ventilators/Bipaps /HighFlows equipment during shift and for incoming shift.
• Assess staffing needs at Main Campus and satellite ER's when taking charge.
• Participates in the Safety Huddle Calls as needed.
• Provides direct assistance to patients and co-workers as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrates competency in performing 12 Lead EKG.
• Demonstates knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de escalation and physical intervention (i.e. mental health, Baker Act, etc).
• Successfully completes CPI training and provides assistance with aggressive patients.
• Anticipates patients needs, provides customer service.
• Demonstrates competency in obtaining vital signs, identifying abnormal values and reporting findings.
• Provides 1:1 (sitter) care for patients as needed.
• Transports patients for tests, procedures, etc as needed.
• Assist with all patient care needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  
  • Florida license for Registered Respiratory Therapist. BLS Certification.
• Education
  
  • Graduate of a two-year accredited program for Respiratory Care
• Experience
  
  • 1-2 years intensive care/ABG drawing/analysis

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: