Reg Resp Therap

Montefiore Health System; United States; Presencial; USD 57 000 - 81 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem role in Mount Vernon, NY. The therapist will deliver comprehensive respiratory care to in-patients and outpatients, including initiation of ventilation and various breathing therapies, while collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS Respiratory Therapist license, is an RRT, and possesses CPR/BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualificações

• AS/AS needed or equivalent in Respiratory Therapy.
• 1–3 years experience; NYS license required and RRT credential.
• CPR/BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Able to work in high-stress, fast-paced environment with interruptions.
• Per diem position; flexibility in shift scheduling.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver respiratory therapy to in-patients and outpatients.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive).
• Conduct breathing treatments and patient assessments.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function testing and related procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and provide CPR and Rapid Response support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with care team.

Conhecimentos

Ventilation management

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Communication

Formação académica

New York State Respiratory Therapist License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

• 1. Understands and adheres to the MMV Hospital Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• 2. Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive.
• 3. Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• 4. Performs postural drainage, percussion, and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• 5. Performs bedside pulmonary function testing.
• 6. Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis.
• 7. Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations; performs CPR.
• 8. 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.