Registered Respiratory Therapist

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients and perform diagnostic tests and prescribed therapies for pulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include non-critical and critical care procedures (PFTs, ABG sampling, ventilation support, aerosol therapy, airway management) and equipment sterilization.

Requires an active NYS Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC registration, with adherence to ADA essential functions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an AMA accredited respiratory therapist program is required.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• Registration with the NBRC is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities as prescribed.
• Non-Critical Care procedures including pulmonary function testing, ABG sampling, and quality control.
• Non-Critical Care treatments such as medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas analysis

Non-invasive ventilation management

Ventilator management

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Accredited respiratory therapy program

NYS Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC registration

Job description

174691

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs Non-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols, including:
  • Evaluation and assessment of patient.
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and quality control.
• * Performs Non-Critical Care treatments including:
  • Medical gas therapy
  • Delivery of Inhaled medication
  • Aerosol therapy
  • Bronchial Hygiene therapy
  • Airway management and maintenance
• * Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including:
  • Non-invasive BIPAP
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Ventilator management
• * Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Associate's Degree or equivalent, required. Completion of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory therapist program, required.Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required. Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care, 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).