Registered Respiratory Therapist - PFT - FlexStaff

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

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and therapies as prescribed by a physician. The role includes patient education, equipment preparation and maintenance, and collaboration with the care team to optimize pulmonary outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited respiratory therapist certificate, valid licensure in NY or CT, NBRC CER-RRT registration, and current ACLS/BCLS; NRP is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to identify problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies per physician order.
• Collaborates with physicians on plan of care.
• Evaluates patient responses to respiratory care.
• Delivers care using a standardized process.
• Performs chest therapy to mobilize secretions.
• Assists in pulmonary stress testing as needed.
• Performs suctioning and specimen collection as indicated.
• Implements ventilator management and weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airway care.
• Collects and interprets ABG/PH gas data; adjusts ventilator accordingly.
• Monitors non-invasive ventilation and gas exchange.
• Assists with transport of ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification per order; adjusts ventilator settings.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies per ACLS/BCLS.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation per policy.
• Follows infection control and fire safety protocols.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Respiratory therapy certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Ventilators

Capnography

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 - 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).