RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - Full Time, Day Shift

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care to pediatric patients. In this full-time role, you will plan and implement individualized respiratory care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure the highest quality of care. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills will make a significant impact on the lives of young patients. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent individual/family benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates respiratory care for pediatric residents.
• Provides critical airway management and CPR during emergencies.
• Educates families on disease management techniques.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Management

Critical Care

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate in Respiratory Therapy

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Therapy Equipment

Job description

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - Full Time, Day Shift

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Brief Description
Respiratory Therapist delivers quality respiratory care to pediatric residents ranging in age from newborn to young adult. Plans, implements, and evaluates a respiratory plan of care to meet the individual requirements of each resident in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care plan team. Supports the Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting facility standards, and maintaining appropriate certification.

Position Details
This is a FT day shift position from 7a to 730p. Alternating weekends and rotating holidays. 1199 position

Job Duties / Responsibilities

1. Plans, implements and evaluates a respiratory plan of care to meet the individual requirements of each resident in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
2. Completes resident assessments for breath sounds, SpO2 according to facility policy and physician orders.
3. Provides treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems; administers oxygen, pulmonary toileting, administers medications, monitors pulmonary systems and measures lung function as needed/ordered.
4. Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions, medication and dosages, compatible with physician’s orders.
5. Monitors resident’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, pulmonary function, and consults with physician when indicated.
6. Provides critical airway management during a Code Blue or Medical Assist including positive pressure ventilation via bag and mask as required. Performs CPR according to PALS/ACLS standards.
7. Provides ventilator management and assists with bedside weaning assessment and trials.
8. Inspects, cleans, tests and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary, according to facility policy.
9. Provides tracheotomy care (routine/emergency trach changes) of trached residents according to facility policy.
10. Participates in therapist driven protocols for weaning of residents from ventilators.
11. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to manage resident care.
12. Communicates with staff regarding changes in patient condition.
13. Monitors and records patient responses to treatment in the medical record.
14. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff, residents, families and other staff members.
15. Participates in Comprehensive Care Plan Meetings.
16. Educates residents and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
17. Participates actively in department’s quality improvement activities.
18. Any additional duties in relation to job title based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent; and
• Completion of a certificate program, associate or higher degree program, in respiratory therapy.
• Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and hold a current license by the New York State Education Department as a Respiratory Therapist.
• PALS, ACLS and BLS certifications are required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Certifications must be maintained and renewed prior to the end of the month in which it expires throughout employment.

Previous Experience

• Three years experience in an acute or long term care setting preferred.
• Experience working with the neonatal and pediatric population desirable.

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!
We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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