Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- Mt Sinai Hospital Pediatric Respiratory Division- FT- N- EOW

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their Pediatric Respiratory Division. In this vital role, you will assist patients with breathing difficulties by employing advanced respiratory techniques and equipment. Your expertise will contribute significantly to patient care, ensuring comfort and efficiency in respiratory therapies. This position offers an opportunity to work with both pediatric and neonatal populations, making a real difference in their lives. If you're passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NY State RRT license required, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.
• 1+ year experience in adult or pediatric respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Utilize respiratory equipment effectively for patient care.
• Manage ventilators and administer medications as needed.

Skills

Respiratory Equipment Utilization

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Management

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Spirometry

BiPAP

CPAP

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Mt Sinai Hospital Pediatric Respiratory Division - FT - N - EOW

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Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist assists patients experiencing difficulty breathing by teaching them to use various equipment and techniques to facilitate clearer and more efficient breathing.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate proper utilization of respiratory equipment such as nasal cannulas, venti masks, USN, non-Rebreather masks, and pulse oximetry.
2. Perform medication and medical gas administration, including the use of metered dose inhalers, peak flow meters, Oxygen, Heliox, Nitric Oxide, and assess ongoing patient needs.
3. Competently perform ETT placement, airway securing, and suctioning (including closed and sterile open system techniques).
4. Set up and manage ventilator, BiPAP, and CPAP equipment.
5. Evaluate, analyze, and interpret data from diagnostic and physiologic tests.
6. Conduct bedside testing for weaning, including spirometry, End Tidal CO2, and Peak Flow measurements.
7. Accurately document using electronic medical records and manage order sets.

Qualifications

• NY State RRT license with an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy; Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in adult or pediatric respiratory therapy.
• BCLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Comfort working with pediatric and neonatal populations.