Registered Respiratory Therapist $75hr - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by physicians in a hospital setting.

The role requires NY or CT licensure, NBRC certification, ACLS/NRP; the therapist collaborates with physicians, educates patients and families, and helps manage ventilator care and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate from an accredited respiratory therapist program is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY or CT is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) with NBRC is required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification is required.
• NRP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as ordered.
• Collaborates with physicians on plan of care.
• Evaluates responses to respiratory care.
• Performs chest therapy to loosen secretions and clear airway blockages.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing as needed.
• Performs suctioning and collects specimens as indicated.
• Implements ventilator management and weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airway care procedures.
• Collects blood for ABG analysis and notifies physicians of results.
• Implements non-invasive ventilation and monitors gas exchange.
• Assists in transport of ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification per physician orders.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and/or Connecticut

Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT)

Advanced or Basic Life Support certification

NRP certification

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

*ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
• NRP 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).