Respiratory Care Pract 3

Northwell Health; Hillside Manor (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed therapies and operate respiratory equipment in a hospital setting. You will guide new staff, monitor patient responses, and document progress in medical records.

The role requires NY licensure, an accredited RT program, and BLS/CPR certification. Expect involvement in ventilator management, emergencies, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in New York State required.
• BLS/CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician.
• Operates and maintains respiratory equipment and guides new staff.
• Initiates and monitors therapy and ventilation per orders and guidelines.
• Records treatment and patient response in medical charts.
• Transports gases and sets up regulators as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and assists with resuscitation and airway management.
• Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies and participates in patient transports.
• Performs suctioning and pulmonary function measurements as required.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

New York State Respiratory Therapist License

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.

Job Responsibility

• * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
• * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
• * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
• * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
• * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
• * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
• * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
• * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
• * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
• * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
• * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
• * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
• * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
• * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
• * Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

Associate's Degree or equivalent, required.Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification,required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*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).