Respiratory Therapist

2200 The Winifred Masterson Burke Rehabilitation Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Job summary

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care professional to operate specialty equipment under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy.

You will perform treatments, monitor ventilators and arterial blood gases, educate patients and document responses, serving a broad range of ages from pediatric to geriatric as required.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Explains purpose of treatments and equipment to patients.
• Operates respiratory care equipment per physician orders.
• Maintains patient charts and records.
• Monitors patients' respiratory status and ventilators.

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Respiratory Care Work Shift: Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate/Range: 60.06 Sign-On Bonus: n/a For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy. Upon the request of a physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

WORK PERFORMED

• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various oxygen concentrations to the pulmonary system of the patient.
• Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning in order to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs to clear airway blockage in the respiratory system of the patient.
• Performs arterial puncture, operates blood gas analyzers measuring and determining the acid base balance, efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of the respiratory system.
• Sets up, operates and monitors ventilators when patients respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation.
• Ensures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during cardio pulmonary resuscitation and assists in external compressions.
• Performs pulmonary function studies determining the volume, distribution, and movement of air in the respiratory system.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatments, on respiratory care records and patient charts.
• Processes respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packaging as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Makes regular rounds - checking patient's oxygen equipment, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment on a timely basis.
• Participates in regularly scheduled patient oriented pulmonary education.
• Performs patient billing for respiratory care services rendered.
• Performs other duties as directed by the department director.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate knowledge of physical, psycho-social and cognitive-perceptual changes related to age into assessments, treatment plans and treatment modalities for pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.
• Practices Standard Precautions.
• Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital ID.
• Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance, which is an essential function of all jobs at Burke.
• Completes mandatory annual learning (Learning Harbor) within deadline.
• Personally adheres to Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect and exceeding expectations through service excellence.

The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Burke, we all share the same passion - to help our patients recover as fully as possible.

We welcome you to share your particular talents and expertise by exploring our available positions.

Return often, as we update our postings frequently.

Burke, a member of the Montefiore Health System, is a not-for-profit provider of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation care.

Burke’s flagship hospital and main campus are centrally located in White Plains, NY.

Burke operates an expanding network of outpatient therapy clinics in Westchester County and the Bronx, NY.

Burke offers career opportunities in all areas of patient care and hospital operations.

Our employees are proud to work at Burke and enjoy: A culture of mentorship and collaboration. Working with an inter-disciplinary team of experts. Clinical knowledge growth through regular in-services and other opportunities. Career growth within the organization. Providing patient-centered care using state of the art equipment. Earning extremely high patient satisfaction scores. Ensuring a great reputation in our local communities. Giving back through volunteering at Burke-sponsored events. Recognition for their contributions at the local and national level.

Burke employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports them with:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A 403B Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• An Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") - free for employees and dependents
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term Disability and New York Paid Family Leave Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Insurances at group rates: Life, AD&D, enhanced Short Term Disability, Vision, Pet Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Free parking (most locations)