Registered Respiratory Therapist - PFT - FlexStaff

Northwell Health

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About The Position

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician, and provides respiratory therapy education to patients and families. Prepares, operates, and maintains respiratory testing and care equipment. The role includes pulmonary function studies, respiratory procedures, ventilator management, patient monitoring, and response to cardiopulmonary emergencies. The therapist completes required departmental paperwork, assists with inventory control, and follows infection control and fire safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program.
• New York State and/or Connecticut Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification.
• NRP certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and use assessment data to identify actual or potential patient problems.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function studies as ordered by a physician.
• Collaborate with physicians on patient care plans and evaluate patient responses to respiratory care.
• Use a care-delivery process for assigned patients.
• Perform chest physiotherapy (cupping) as needed to loosen and mobilize secretions and clear airway blockage.
• Assist with pulmonary stress testing when necessary.
• Perform suctioning as indicated and collect requested specimens.
• Implement ventilator management and weaning protocols.
• Perform bronchial hygiene and airway care procedures.
• Collect blood for pH gas analysis, notify physicians of results, and make appropriate changes to ventilator parameters.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor gas exchange using non-invasive measures, including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assist with transporting mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administer oxygen and humidification therapy according to physician orders and department policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and adjust continuous mechanical ventilation parameters.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and provide care according to ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provide emergent airway care, including intubation, according to department policy.
• Follow ventilator management protocols established by the department and Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide respiratory therapy education to patients and families as ordered.
• Complete departmental paperwork for assigned work and assist with inventory control.
• Adhere to established infection control and fire safety protocols.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED