Reg Respiratory Therapist (PD)

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide prescribed therapy while educating patients and families. The role involves operating and maintaining respiratory devices and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient responses, assisting with pulmonary testing and airway management, and ensuring strict infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certificate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Licensed in NY State as Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist.
• ACLS/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Provides respiratory therapy as prescribed.
• Operates and maintains respiratory equipment.
• Collaborates with physicians on plan of care.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts therapy.
• Assists in pulmonary stress testing and airway management.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Respiratory therapy

Patient education

ACLS/BCLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certificate of completion from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Advanced or Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Ventilator management equipment

Non-invasive ventilation

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Blood gas analysis equipment

Job description

Job Description

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment

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Job Description

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment

Job Responsibility

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.

Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.

Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.

Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.

Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.

• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.

Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.

Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.

Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.

Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.

Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.

Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.

Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.

Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.

Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy.

Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.

Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.

Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.

Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.

• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Certificate of completion from an accredited Respiratory tTherapist program, required.

Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State, required.

Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.

Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).