Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago
Miami, FloridaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mount Sinai Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist – Miami Area in United States. As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community.

Key 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.

Requirements

  • year accredited program for Respiratory Care Experience 1
  • 2 years intensive care/ABG drawing/analysis

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Mount Sinai Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist – Miami Area.

Key Skills

Administering TherapyPatient PrioritizationDrug AdministrationOxygen TherapyRespiratory TreatmentsArterial Blood GasesElectronic Medical RecordShift Report CommunicationOn Call ResponsibilitiesVentilation MonitoringPatient EducationCost Effective Resource UseEKGCrisis InterventionVerbal De-escalationVital Signs Monitoring
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mount Sinai Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Miami, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Administering Therapy, Patient Prioritization, Drug Administration, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Treatments, Arterial Blood Gases, Electronic Medical Record, Shift Report Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist administers and coordinates prescribed medical therapy, prioritizing patient care based on acuity daily. Responsibilities include accountability for administering, observing, charting, and reporting the effects of various respiratory treatments and diagnostic measures.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Healthcare Spending Accounts, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Pet Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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