13 week contract.
Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as
prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy
education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions
and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s
respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the
appropriate, requested specimens.
• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and
performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and
capnography.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial
airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and
department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous
mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS
standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and
Intensive Care Unit standards.
• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed
and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program,
required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut,
required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
• 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).