Respiratory Tech

Catholic Health; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 73,646 - 84,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Medford, NY is looking for a full-time Respiratory Tech. The role involves understanding pulmonary function operations, performing diagnostic testing, and patient education. Applicants must have an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy and a valid New York license along with at least 3 years of experience. The salary range is USD $53.46 - $61.45 per hour, reflecting the candidate's skills and experience. Join us to enhance patient care with a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in respiratory therapy.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED certification required.
• 3+ years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand pulmonary function laboratory operations.
• Calibrate and operate diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Perform and document 6 minute walk tests.
• Educate patients and families on testing and medication delivery.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical aerosol medication delivery

Diagnostic pulmonary function testing

Basic computer skills

Patient/Family Education

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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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 and Qualifications

• 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. Minimum of 3 years' experience required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $53.46 - USD $61.45 /Hr. 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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