Registered Respiratory Therapist - Contract & Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

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.
• Provides patient / family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• 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.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.
• AA 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, 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).