Registered Respiratory Therapist - FlexStaff

Northwell Health

13d•Onsite

About The Position

FLEXSTAFF is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and therapies as prescribed by a physician. The role involves educating patients and families, operating and maintaining respiratory equipment, and collaborating with physicians on patient care plans. Responsibilities include evaluating patient responses to treatment, performing chest physical therapy, assisting in pulmonary stress testing, and collecting specimens. The therapist will also implement ventilator management and weaning protocols, monitor gas exchange, administer oxygen therapy, and respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies. Additionally, the role requires providing emergent airway care, completing departmental paperwork, and adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
Advanced and Basic Life Support certification, required.
NRP and PALS required.
Minimum two years acute care, LIC-RT experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education.
Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems.
Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.
Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.
Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed.
Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy.
Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
Performs related duties as required.