Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist-Phillips Neurology Practice-Mount Sinai Union Square

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

287d • $60 - $60

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist helps patients experiencing difficulty breathing learn to use various equipment and techniques to aid in clearer and more efficient breathing.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a Respiratory Therapy program which is accredited by either the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Licensed by the NYS Education Department and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• 0-2 years experience in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• NYC Fire Department Certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability, understanding and proper utilization of the following: nasal cannula, venti mask, USN, non-Rebreather masks, changing regulators, pulse oximetry etc.
• Demonstrate competency in performance criteria of Medication and Medical Gas Administration: Proper use of metered dose inhalers, peak flow meters, Oxygen, Heliox, Nitric Oxide etc. Also assess patients for their continued need.
• Demonstrate clinical competency performance in ETT placement and securing airway. Suctioning ETT, including closed system suctioning, open system with sterile technique.
• Demonstrate Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP setup and management.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from diagnostic and physiologic tests.
• Demonstrate proficiency in bedside testing for weaning (spirometry), use of End Tidal CO2 and Peak Flow meters.
• Demonstrate competency in use of electronic medical record - documentation, order sets, etc.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• Salary range of $60.00 - $60.00 Hourly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree