Resp Therapist - Reg

MedStar Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with pulmonary disorders. The role involves conducting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, and ensuring high-quality care in both critical and non-critical settings. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a licensed therapist credential. Join a dedicated team providing essential services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of two or four year AMA approved respiratory therapist program required.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license and registration from the National Board required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through diagnostic testing and perform therapies as prescribed.
• Perform non-critical and critical care respiratory procedures.
• Manage ventilators and airway care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas analysis

Medical gas therapy

Inhaled medication delivery

Aerosol therapy

Airway management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of AMA approved respiratory therapist program

Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license

Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs Non-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols, including:
  
  
  
  • Evaluation and assessment of patient.
  
  
  • Pulmonary function testing
  
  
  • Arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and quality control.
  
  


• * Performs Non-Critical Care treatments including:
  
  
  
  • Medical gas therapy
  
  
  • Delivery of Inhaled medication
  
  
  • Aerosol therapy
  
  
  • Bronchial Hygiene therapy
  
  
  • Airway management and maintenance
  
  


• * Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including:
  
  
  
  • Non-invasive BIPAP
  
  
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  
  
  • Ventilator management
  
  


• * Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment.


• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Completion of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory therapist program, required.


• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.


• Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care, 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).