Reg Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

• * 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

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (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).