Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its acute care team. The role requires performing and supervising respiratory care procedures under supervision, in critical care settings, with a focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include assessing therapy needs, airway management, CPR response, blood gas analysis, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months related experience.
• License as Respiratory Therapist/Technician, New York State.
• ACLS & BLS certificates and FDNY Certificate of Fitness after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures in critical care areas as prescribed.
• Evaluates adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Airway management including insertion and endotracheal care.
• Responds to Code Blues with CPR.
• Consults with physicians on respiratory care management and documents issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Associate Degree or certification equivalent

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus
New York, USA

Description

Carries out all the duties up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Performs special duties related to Respiratory Care.

• Under direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, performs quality patient care as a member of the respiratory care team particularly in specialized areas providing intensive respiratory care as medically prescribed with minimal supervision.
• Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT).
• Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the critical care areas.
• Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues.
• Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation.
• Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or Technical Director and documentation of such.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent and a minimum of 6 months job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: Any type of health care related degree RRT, with one year or more experience in Respiratory Therapy Department.
• License Respiratory Therapist/Technician, New York State.
• ACLS & BLS Certificate and FDNY Certificate of Fitness ( after 6 months)

Non-Union

Days: Varies

Shift: Varies

Hourly Rate: $67.4651

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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