Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care

Northwell Career Site; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and therapies, educating patients and families as prescribed by physicians. The role includes preparing, operating, and maintaining respiratory equipment, and collaborating with physicians on care plans.

The position requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in NY and/or CT, NBRC registration, and ACLS/BCLS certification. Strong bedside skills and commitment to infection control are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and/or Connecticut.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) NBRC required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
• Uses a standardized process to deliver care to assigned patients.
• Performs chest therapy (cupping) to mobilize secretions and clear airways when needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing as needed.
• Performs standard suctioning with appropriate specimens.
• Implements ventilator management and weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for ABG analysis, notifies physicians of results, adjusts ventilator settings accordingly.
• Monitors and maintains non-invasive ventilation; tracks gas exchange via pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assists in transporting ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification per orders and monitors ventilator parameters.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation per policy.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols.
• Completes departmental paperwork and assists with inventory control.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

ACLS/BCLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY/CT

Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) NBRC

Advanced or Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Northwell seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and therapies, educating patients and families as prescribed by physicians. The role includes preparing, operating, and maintaining respiratory equipment, and collaborating with physicians on care plans.

The position requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in NY and/or CT, NBRC registration, and ACLS/BCLS certification. Strong bedside skills and commitment to infection control are essential.