Surgical Technician

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. This role involves performing critical respiratory treatments, patient assessments, and education. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and a commitment to patient care. Join a dedicated team where your skills will make a significant impact on patient health and recovery. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to a comprehensive network of healthcare services. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and patient education, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years clinical experience required.
• NYS Respiratory Therapist license and BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document therapy effects.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures for oxygenation.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Treatment Techniques

Mechanical Ventilation

Clinical Evaluation

Patient Education

Education

Certificate from CoArc accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Positive Pressure Devices

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. Learn more aboutNYULangoneHospital – Brooklyn_, and interact with us onLinkedIn,Glassdoor,Indeed,Facebook,Twitter,YouTubeandInstagram._

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - Night Shift Differential. In this role, the successful candidate performs cardiopulmonary evaluation respiratory treatment techniques and education to the patient family and public.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews data in-patient record, including admission and current R.C. orders, patient history, physical exam, PFT values, ABG results, and laboratory data.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment as instructed.
• Attends department meetings and in-services as instructed.
• Performs patient assessment in order to monitor effects of therapy provided and documents this assessment in the patient chart.
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve and maintain adequate oxygenation.
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve and maintain a patent airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification.
• Obtain and analyzes ABG's as ordered/ per policy.
• Follows Department protocols, such as weaning protocol, patient ventilator monitoring, Cuff pressure monitoring, etc.
• Selects, assembles, and checks for proper function, operation, cleanliness, and availability of mechanical ventilators, positive pressure devices, etc.
• Evaluates patient's ventilatory status through invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
• Responds to codes such as: Med Stat
• Educates patients and/or family on current Respiratory therapy and documents
• Collects and evaluates clinical info by inspection, palpation and auscultation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a Certificate of graduation from a CoArc accredited Respiratory Therapy program required. 2 + years clinical experience. NYS Respiratory Therapist license. National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry BLS Certification Required. REQUIRED LICENSES: Reg Respiratory Therapist-Cert, Resp Thrpst License-NYS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Hospital- Brooklyn's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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