Resp Therapist-RRT
Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has served the Smithtown area for over 50 years. The campus includes a 296-bed hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a medical office building. The hospital is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion, focusing on healing, serving those in need, and fostering mutual respect. They aim to create a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise, prioritizing compassionate care and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA, JRCTE, or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (minimum Associate’s degree required)
- Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license
- Current RRT license
- Proficiency in respiratory therapy modalities, including mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, patient assessment, and ABG collection/analysis
- Current BLS- American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory therapies; consult with physicians to clarify or modify orders as needed
- Provide patients and families with clear verbal and written education regarding respiratory care and treatment plans
- Accurately document critical values and patient information in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care decisions, including timely intervention in emergency situations
- Deliver comprehensive airway management, including intubation, tracheostomy care, airway clearance, and treatment of bronchospasm and airway inflammation
- Perform extubations when appropriate and provide post-extubation airway care
- Provide respiratory care across all patient populations (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in critical care, non-critical care, and emergency settings
- Initiate, manage, and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilation for critically ill patients
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
