Lead Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY
•$56 - $65•Onsite
About The Position
A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science.
- Must have a New York State Respiratory Therapist License
- Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Five years of clinical experience in both adult critical and neonatal / pediatric care settings.
- Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and PC computers
- BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate Degree preferred
- ACLS preferred
- Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred: Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
Responsibilities
- Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children, and infants
- Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders
- Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases
- Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems
- Maintain Intubation competency (5 per year)
- Insertion of radial arterial catheters (5 per year)
- Assessment /Administration of medical gases and aerosolized medications
- Follow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas
- Maintain 10 CEU's / year or 30 per NYS renewal
- Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned by department director
- Participate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by department director
- Participate in departmental level coordination activities as assigned by department director
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
