Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments and therapy. The role involves patient education, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a respiratory therapy certificate, and a valid NYS license. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy.
• Documents respiratory therapy data and communicates with healthcare team.
• Monitors mechanical ventilator patients and modifies therapy as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory therapy education

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from accredited respiratory therapy program

Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

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Base pay range

$56.00/hr - $63.00/hr

Job Description

Performs independent comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/significant other with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Reviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.
2. Documents/records respiratory therapy data as required. Communicates data to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
3. Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.
4. Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.
5. Performs and interprets bedside procedures including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, co-oximetry, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.
6. Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2/FIO2 ratio, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.
7. Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
8. Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
9. Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluates, monitors, and records patient responses to respiratory care.
10. Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
11. Performs blood gas sampling, including arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters.
12. Monitors mechanical ventilator patients, including airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.
13. Modifies mechanical ventilation, including recommendations for modifications in the respiratory care plan.
14. Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and potential extubation.
15. Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
16. Modifies artificial airway management, including endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.
17. Administers medicated aerosol therapy, encourages bronchopulmonary hygiene, and assists in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions when indicated.
18. Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
19. Adjusts oxygen and specialty gas therapy, changing modes, flow, and concentration as appropriate.
20. Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or family members.
21. Assists pulmonary physicians as required.
22. Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
23. Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapy program, required.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range and/or hourly rate is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation and may be modified in the future. Factors such as location, experience, education, credentials, and internal policies will be considered in salary determination.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care