Resp Therapist-RRT-PD

Catholic Health Services; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our pulmonary diagnostics team. You will perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing, patient assessments and education, and support 6-minute walk tests in a clinical lab setting.

We seek candidates with an AS in Respiratory Therapy, NY RT or Technician license, BLS, solid computer skills, and 3+ years of experience. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a collaborative, patient-centered environment on Long Island.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures related to PFT.
• Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
• Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
• Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Clinical assessment

Emergency management

Infection control

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
• Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
• Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

*Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $45.43 - USD $61.44 /Hr.

RRT salary range is $53.45- $61.44/ hour

CRT salary range is $45.43- $52.22/ hour

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.