Respiratory Therapist

Veracity Software Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in City of White Plains is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver essential respiratory therapies to patients. This full-time position requires a commitment to patient care, effective communication, and expertise in respiratory techniques. Candidates must possess a valid NY state license and RRT credential, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to in-patients and outpatients.
• Assesses patient's respiratory needs, plans care, implements therapy.
• Conducts patient assessment and various breathing therapy.
• Handles blood gas analysis and emergency response situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Detail oriented

Education

Graduate of an approved program of Respiratory Therapy

Current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS/CPR Certification

NRP and ACLS training is recommended

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WHITE PLAINS, NY

Full Time

Night

6:30pm-6:45am, 13 shifts per month, Monday -Friday, alternating w/e and holidays

The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients. They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's respiratory needs, plans care, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors

Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.

Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.

Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques.

Performs bedside pulmonary function.

Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control.

Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR.

After demonstrating competency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients.

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved program of Respiratory Therapy.

Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Must hold a current BLS/CPR certification.

NRP and ACLS are strongly recommended

Core Competencies

Should possess effective communication and decision making skills. Should be organized and able to prioritize tasks. Must be detail oriented, show good judgment and have the ability to work independently.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

Must have the ability to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders.

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Consumer Services

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