Reg Resp Therap

Montefiore Health System; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to in-patients and outpatients. The therapist will collaborate with patients, families, peers, physicians and other health team members, assess needs, plan care and implement and evaluate therapy.

Requirements include NYS license, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), BLS/ACLS, and CPFT or RPFT preferred; 1–3 years pulmonary function testing experience is preferred; able to work in a

Qualifications

• AS required (Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field).
• NY state license for Respiratory Therapist required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy to in-patients and outpatients.
• Collaborates with patients, families, peers and physicians.
• Performs breathing treatments, ventilation, testing and related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Organization & prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree (AS)

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing

CPR/ACLS

Job description

City/State:

Mount Vernon, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

MMV Cardiopulmonary Care

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

PER DIEM

Scheduled Hours:

Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours:

12.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$50.00

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients. They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses the patient’s respiratory needs, plans care and implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the MMV Hospital Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive.
• Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• Performs postural drainage, percussion, and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations; performs CPR.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AS Required
• 1-3 years 1 Year knowledge on Pulmonary Function Testing Preferred
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous interruptions.
• Must be able to adapt in high-stress, fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Must perform Intubations
• Must be able to always detect and respond to emergency sounds/signals.
• Must be able to operate a computer, equipment, and other devices.
• Must have the ability to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders.
• Should possess effective communication and decision-making skills.
• Should be organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be detail-oriented, show good judgment, and have the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.
• Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy Required
• Current NYS license for Respiratory Therapist. Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Required
• Certified and or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) Preferred
• BLS/ACLS by the American Heart Association. Required

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.