Respiratory Therapist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist in New York. You will perform respiratory assessments, provide therapy, and educate patients and families. This full-time role requires licensure and certifications in respiratory therapy. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient care plans.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Assessment

Ventilator Management

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Certificate of Completion from Accredited Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$56.00/hr - $63.00/hr

Job Description

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates, and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
2. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
3. Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
4. Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
5. Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
6. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
7. Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.
8. Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
9. Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
10. Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
11. Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
12. Collects blood for pH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results, and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
13. Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
14. Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
15. Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy.
16. Initiates, monitors, and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
17. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
18. Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
19. Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and ICU standards.
20. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
21. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment and assists with inventory control.
22. Adheres to established infection control and fire safety protocols.
23. Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State (LIC-RT), required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care (CER-RRT), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
• Additional salary details: The listed salary range is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation, which may be modified. Factors such as location, experience, education, credentials, and negotiations may influence the final offer.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care