Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide patient and family education on respiratory therapy. The role involves preparing and operating respiratory test and care equipment, and ensuring adherence to infection control and department policies.

The incumbent will collaborate with physicians on plans of care, manage ventilator settings, and participate in patient transport for ventilated patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in respiratory therapy.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program.
• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and uses assessment data to identify problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies per physician’s order and collaborates with the care team.
• Performs chest therapy and airway clearance techniques as needed.
• Implements ventilator management and non-invasive ventilation, with monitoring of gas exchange.
• Assists with bronchoscopy or related airway care as required.
• Performs suctioning, sample collection, and monitoring to support patient care.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and adheres to ACLS/BCLS standards.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Job description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE (CONDITIONS APPLY)
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.

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Job Description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE (CONDITIONS APPLY)
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.

Job Responsibility

• 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

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, 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).