Respiratory Therapist-Reg

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

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist-Reg to provide comprehensive respiratory care. The role involves assessing patients' cardiopulmonary status, facilitating necessary therapies, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates must possess a valid NYS license and a strong commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient data and documents respiratory therapy data.
• Performs patient assessment and interprets bedside procedures.
• Monitors mechanical ventilator patients and modifies care procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from an accredited respiratory therapy program

Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

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Base pay range

$56.00/hr - $63.00/hr

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Job Responsibility

• Reviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.
• Documents / records respiratory therapy data as required Communicates data to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.
• Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.
• Performs and interprets bedside procedures to including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.
• Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ration, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.
• Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
• Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluate, monitor and record patient’s response to respiratory care.
• Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.
• Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.
• Modifies mechanical ventilation to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care plan.
• Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and possible extubations
• Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
• Modifies artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.
• Administer medicated aerosol therapy, encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.
• Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
• Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and make changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.
• Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members.
• Assists pulmonary physicians, as required.
• initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing up and down stairs. Good manual dexterity to use Respiratory Therapy equipment. Occasional lifting, positioning, pushing equipment and patients with assistance up to 200 lbs.

Job Qualification

• 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 Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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