Reg Respiratory Therapist

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

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

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• * Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
  
  
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  • 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.
    
    
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    • 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
      
      
      
      
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      • 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).

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