Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients with diagnostic tests and administer therapies for pulmonary disorders. The role encompasses non-critical and critical care procedures, including pulmonary function testing, ABG sampling, BIPAP, intubation, and ventilator management, with emphasis on airway care and patient evaluation.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NYS license, and NBRC registration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited two or four year AMA approved respiratory therapist program.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• PerformNon-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols.
• Evaluate and assess patients, and perform pulmonary function testing.
• Provide Non-Critical Care treatments including medical gas therapy, inhaled medications, aerosols, bronchial hygiene, and airway maintenance.
• Perform Critical Care procedures including Non-invasive BIPAP, endotracheal intubation, and ventilator management.
• Clean, assemble and distribute supplies and equipment; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Arterial blood gas sampling

Ventilator management

Airway management

Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP)

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NYS Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC registration

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients with diagnostic tests and administer therapies for pulmonary disorders. The role encompasses non-critical and critical care procedures, including pulmonary function testing, ABG sampling, BIPAP, intubation, and ventilator management, with emphasis on airway care and patient evaluation.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NYS license, and NBRC registration.