Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem. This role involves performing vital cardiopulmonary evaluations and respiratory treatments, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. You'll be responsible for monitoring therapy effects, conducting therapeutic procedures, and educating patients and their families. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient health and well-being. If you're passionate about respiratory care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited program is required.
• NY State Respiratory Therapist license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment as instructed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapy.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Equipment Setup

Therapeutic Procedures

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Positive Pressure Devices

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem. The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory treatment techniques, and education for patients, families, and the public.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Reviews data in inpatient records, including admission and current R.C. orders, patient history, physical exam, PFT values, ABG results, and laboratory data.
2. Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment as instructed.
3. Attends department meetings and in-services as instructed.
4. Performs patient assessments to monitor therapy effects and documents findings in the patient chart.
5. Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to ensure adequate oxygenation and a patent airway, including humidification maintenance.
6. Obtains and analyzes ABGs as ordered or per policy.
7. Follows department protocols, such as weaning, ventilator monitoring, and cuff pressure monitoring.
8. Selects, assembles, and checks mechanical ventilators and positive pressure devices for proper function and cleanliness.
9. Evaluates patient's ventilatory status through invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
10. Responds to emergency codes such as Med Stat.
11. Educates patients and/or families on respiratory therapy and documents this education.
12. Collects and evaluates clinical information through inspection, palpation, and auscultation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• NY State Respiratory Therapist license.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry certification.
• BLS Certification.

Qualified candidates must communicate effectively with all organizational levels.