Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support neonatal through geriatric patients in ICU, ER and non-critical care areas. The role covers airway management, ventilation support, and blood gas analysis, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualified candidates hold an AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program, NY State license, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• BS/AS in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist License and NBRC credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriateness of therapy and coordinate with physicians.
• Provide verbal and written educational materials to patients as appropriate.
• Document critical values in the medical record per policy.
• Collaborate with the care team in emergencies and ongoing patient care decisions.
• Manage invasive/non-invasive ventilation and airway care for diverse patient populations.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate / Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and foster a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Ability to determine appropriateness of therapy and contacts physician to clarify or modify order when necessary
• Able to provide verbal and written educational materials to patients when appropriate
• Follows policy for documentation of critical values in the patient's medical record
• Assists with patient care decision making by communicating with physicians, nurses and other health care team members and by making appropriate decisions as needed in emergency situations.
• Provides airway care including the maintenance of a patent airway through intubation, tracheostomy care, clearance of airway obstructions and reversal of bronchial narrowing due to bronchospasms and inflammation of the airways.
• Extubates patients when appropriate and provides appropriate airway care following extubation
• Provides care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations in the hospital intensive care, non-critical care areas and the emergency room.
• Applies and maintains invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems to critically ill patients of all age groups
• Draws blood samples and analyzes and interprets the results of blood tests.
• Has ability to assemble and troubleshoot Respiratory Therapy equipment

Requirements

• Associate / Bachelor of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC
• Basic Life Support Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• New York State Respiratory Therapist License
• NBRC
• Basic computer skills

Salary Range

USD $63.66 - USD $69.45 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.