Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist – Join Our Team at Leon Medical Centers!
Leon Medical Centers is looking for a licensed and skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care to our patients across Miami-Dade County. In this role, you will help restore pulmonary function, alleviate discomfort, and support life through medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pulmonary function tests; assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
- Develop respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
- Administer inhalants, operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas systems, and aerosol generators.
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage, assist with breathing exercises, and monitor physiological responses (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry).
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend adjustments.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs and equipment use.
- Document patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
- Rotate on-call as needed and participate in training, meetings, and special projects.
- Comply with Leon Medical Centers’ policies and maintain confidentiality.
Location:
This position requires travel to all 8 Leon Medical Centers in Miami-Dade County: Bird Road, East Hialeah, Flagler, Homestead, Kendall, Miami, West Hialeah, and Westchester.
Why Join Us?
At Leon Medical Centers, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate care. If you are passionate about respiratory health and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply today!
Requirements
- License: Active Florida Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Language: Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Strong knowledge of infection control, health promotion, and safe care practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.