Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner — Ventilation Leader

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Poughkeepsie (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer all respiratory care modalities across patient care areas. The role includes initiating and maintaining patients on mechanical ventilation, performing ABG testing, and acting as a clinical resource for the health care team.

The position requires 12 months of clinical experience and graduation from an AMA approved respiratory care program with NBRC certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months clinical experience
• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Associate Degree of Applied Science or higher in Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• Implements therapeutic and diagnostic modalities offered by the department.
• Provides mechanical ventilation including weaning, PEEP/CPAP, bedside weaning, spirometry and alternative methods of ventilation.
• Obtains arterial blood gases (ABG) and maintains ABG equipment as required.
• Maintains documentation and enters charges for procedures in the hospital system.
• Participates in quality initiatives and patient teaching.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program (NBRC)

Associate Degree of Applied Science or higher in Respiratory Care

Job description

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer all respiratory care modalities across patient care areas. The role includes initiating and maintaining patients on mechanical ventilation, performing ABG testing, and acting as a clinical resource for the health care team.

The position requires 12 months of clinical experience and graduation from an AMA approved respiratory care program with NBRC certification.