Respiratory Therapist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network in New York seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide age-appropriate respiratory care and operate and maintain therapy equipment. The role includes performing diagnostics, administering treatments, and training staff and students on respiratory techniques.

Responsibilities include equipment rounds, records annotation, coordination with physicians and nurses, and participation in education and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting preferred.
• New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist License required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers age appropriate respiratory care in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts routine equipment rounds to ensure proper working order of equipment.
• Replaces, cleans and stores department equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency codes, Rapid Response and pages for cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to standard orders and physician's requests.
• Annotates patient medical records and completes required department paperwork.
• Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment administered to patients to ensure adherence to physician's instructions.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy.
• Maintains an adequate supply of oxygen and other gases.
• Participates in the instruction of students, nurses, and other hospital staff in therapeutic techniques.
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Education

Two-year Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care, operates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, performs diagnostic procedures, and administers treatments to patients in accordance with established clinical procedures, safety precautions, infection control practices and regulatory requirements. In addition, this position may provide training on respiratory techniques to hospital staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Administers age appropriate respiratory care in accordance with established procedures, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to age appropriate needs as follows: Neonates-oxygen hood, Infants-croup tents, aerosol prescriptions, Adult– all services, Geriatrics – special attention to fragility of bones and hearing deficits.
• Conducts routine equipment rounds to ensure proper working order and operation of specialized equipment.
• Replaces, cleans and stores department equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergency codes, Rapid Response and pages for cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to standard orders and physician's requests.
• Annotates patient medical records, and completes required department paperwork in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment administered to patients to ensure adherence to physician's instructions.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy. Maintains an adequate supply of oxygen and other gases.
• Participates in the instruction of students, nurses, and other hospital staff in therapeutic techniques.
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Prior experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting preferred. A New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist License issued by New York State Department of Education required. Current BLS certification required.

Education

Completion of an accredited two year Respiratory Therapy Program.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.