Registered Respiratory Therapist - PFT - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide therapy as prescribed by physicians. The role includes education for patients and families, equipment preparation, operation and maintenance of respiratory care devices, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities extend to supervision of pulmonary function studies, airway management, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management per hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate from an accredited respiratory therapist program is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) with NBRC is required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies per physician order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient responses to respiratory care.
• Delivers care to assigned patients following a structured process.
• Provides patient/family education on respiratory therapy.
• Completes departmental paperwork and assists with inventory control.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

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

1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
2. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
3. Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
4. Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
5. Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
6. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
7. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
8. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.

• 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.

AA Essential Functions

1. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
2. Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
2. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
3. Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.
4. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
5. Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
6. Minimum 2 years of experience, 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).