Lead Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) at Mercy Hospital

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

61d•Onsite

About The Position

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

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 computer
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