Respiratory Therapist FT 6:30pm-7:30am

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Joliet (IL); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

2300 Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Joliet, Illinois. The position involves administering respiratory care modalities based on physician orders and evaluating patient responses.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of clinical practice in an acute care setting and certifications including BLS and NBRCR-RRT. Responsibilities also include performing emergency procedures as needed and ensuring compliance with departmental protocols.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year work/clinical practice in an acute care setting preferred.
• New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy certification required.
• National board for respiratory care certification required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administers respiratory care modalities and evaluates results.
• Initiates, monitors and weans patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists in administering CPR.
• Sets up equipment and administers therapeutic modalities.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of departmental supplies.

Kenntnisse

1 year work/clinical practice in acute care setting preferred

Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy

NBRC-RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS - American Heart Association

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Jobbeschreibung

City/State: Nyack, New York
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Bargaining Unit: NH-CWA
Work Shift: Night (alternate weekends, nights vary)
Scheduled Hours: 12.5 hours daily, Hours per pay period: 37.5
Hourly Rate/Range: $46 per hour

Job Summary

Administers respiratory care modalities and evaluates results, under general supervision and in accordance with a physician's written order.

Essential Functions

• Initiates, monitors and weans patients on mechanical ventilation according to established departmental policies.
• Uses specialized techniques to obtain and analyze arterial blood; maintains ABG machines and required documentation according to established departmental policies.
• Responds to emergency calls, assists in administering CPR, and transports patients according to established departmental policies.
• Sets up equipment and administers therapeutic modalities according to established departmental policies.
• Completes equipment rounds according to established department policies.
• Completes all information management responsibilities according to established departmental policies.
• Prepares and maintains patient’s Medical Record and department records according to established departmental policies.
• Participates in new staff orientation and provides training and inservice to hospital personnel.
• Assists other employees in meeting their job objectives while fulfilling their own in a satisfactory fashion.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of departmental supplies and informs department management when inventory levels are low.
• Performs all assigned job activities, even those remotely related to their primary job.
• Supports cooperative efforts between and among departments.
• Conducts all department activities in a courteous, professional and timely manner with a collaborative spirit.
• Supports departmental processes consistent with the hospital mission.
• Maintains professional behavior and develops trust between coworkers.
• Accomplishes previously determined goals and objectives.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures that apply.
• Serves as Shift Supervisor as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer Service

• Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer.
• Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs.
• Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action.
• Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors.
• Provides escort to customers when necessary.

Performance Improvement

• Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes.
• Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge.
• Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Participates in annual competency assessment.

Budget

• Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

Projects/Assignments

• Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Qualifications

• 1 year work/clinical practice in acute care setting preferred.
• Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy required.
• NBRC-RRT_Registered Respiratory Therapist - national board for respiratory care required.
• BLS - American Heart Association required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack 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.