Job DescriptionPerforms 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).
