Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care & Ventilation Specialist

Stony Brook Administrative Services; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Administrative Services, LLC in New York is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician direction. You will conduct exams, perform diagnostic tests, and administer oxygen and therapy to improve patient outcomes.

Required are an accredited respiratory therapy degree, NY license, and at least 1 year of acute care experience. This full-time role is based in New York Pulmonary Consultants settings with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary technology from an accredited school required.
• Minimum one year of respiratory therapy experience in acute care setting required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in diagnostic testing required.
• Minimum 6 months of medical practice experience preferred.
• NYS Respiratory Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats all types of patients. Interviews patients and performs limited physical examinations.
• Conducts diagnostic tests including checking breathing capacity and determining the concentration of oxygen and other gases in patient' blood. Measures patient pH.
• Treats patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications.
• Performs chest physiotherapy on patients to remove mucus from their lungs.
• Administers aerosols, teaches patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to ensure its effectiveness.
• Teaches patients and their families to use ventilators and other life-support systems at home.
• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvements policies and practices.
• Documents patient care for medical records.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

NY license

Education

Respiratory therapy degree

Job description

SB Administrative Services, LLC in New York is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders under physician direction. You will conduct exams, perform diagnostic tests, and administer oxygen and therapy to improve patient outcomes.

Required are an accredited respiratory therapy degree, NY license, and at least 1 year of acute care experience. This full-time role is based in New York Pulmonary Consultants settings with opportunities to