Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- MSH Respiratory Institute- FT- 4 10 Days M-F- 7:30a-5:30p

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for their Pulmonary Function Lab. The role involves conducting tests, calibrating equipment, and providing essential patient education. Ideal candidates are NYS licensed therapists with an Associate's degree and experience in pulmonary functions, committed to providing high-quality care.

Qualifications

• NYS Respiratory Therapist with an Associate's degree in a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Experience in a Pulmonary Function lab highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing procedures and calibrate equipment.
• Administer patient care and support training protocols.

Skills

Patient Education

Equipment Calibration

Data Interpretation

Medication Administration

Clinical Competency

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description

The Pulmonary Function testing Lab operates weekdays from 7:30-5:30. Respiratory Therapists work four 10-hour shifts weekly.

The Respiratory Therapist helps patients who experience difficulty breathing, learn to use various equipment and techniques to aid in clearer and more efficient breathing. The Respiratory Therapist is assigned to work in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory to perform Pulmonary Function Testing as well as providing treatments and procedures to patients in the lab.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate competency to perform the following pulmonary function testing procedures: spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, fraction of exhaled nitric oxide testing, impulse oscillometry, simple pulmonary stress test, cardiopulmonary exercise stress test (CPET), methacholine challenge test (MCT) sputum induction, arterial blood gas, maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure, maximum voluntary ventilation, and other tests as assigned.
2. Perform daily calibration of all pulmonary function equipment as required.
3. Act as biological control for pulmonary function equipment.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform preventative monthly maintenance and trouble shoot equipment.
5. Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from diagnostic and physiologic tests.
6. Demonstrate competency in performance criteria of Medication and Medical Gas Administration: Proper use of metered dose inhalers, peak flow meters, Oxygen, Nitric Oxide etc.
7. Demonstrate competency in performance criteria of handling medical gas cylinders.
8. Demonstrate the ability to administer bronchodilators and educate patient on the usage of metered dose inhalers and other medication delivery devices.
9. Demonstrate competency in use of electronic medical record – documentation, order sets, etc.
10. Act as a liaison to facilitate training of staff and the development of testing protocols.
11. Perform inventory check.
12. Demonstrate the ability to be involved in research studies involving performing pulmonary function testing.
13. Communicate with scheduler and other personnel to facilitate in-patient testing and clarification of clinical aspects of testing.
14. Confirm testing instructions e.g. CPETs and MCT for adequate patient preparation.
15. Adhere to department’s policies and procedures.
16. Maintain cleanliness and safe work environment.
17. Perform other related duties.
18. Demonstrate clinical competency performance in ETT placement and securing airway. Suctioning ETT, including closed system suctioning, open system with sterile technique.
19. Demonstrate Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP setup and management.
20. Demonstrate proficiency in bedside testing for weaning (spirometery), use of End Tidal CO2 and Peak Flow meters.

Qualifications

• NYS Respiratory Therapist withAssociate?s degree in a Respiratory Therapy program with AHA BCLS. Bachelor?s degree and exp in Pulmonary Function lab highly desired.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 443 - Respiratory Institute Operations - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $56.9965 - $62.1348 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.