Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

11d•$51 - $66

About The Position

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments and provides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Educates patients and families about respiratory therapy, and prepares, operates, and maintains respiratory testing and care equipment. The role includes respiratory care for assigned patients, ventilator management, emergency response, documentation, and adherence to department policies and safety protocols.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent.
Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program.
New York State Respiratory Therapy license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Advanced or Basic Life Support 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 patients’ responses to respiratory care.
Use a care-delivery process for assigned patients.
Perform physical chest therapy (cupping) as needed to loosen and mobilize lung secretions and clear airway blockage.
Assist with pulmonary stress testing when necessary.
Perform standard suctioning techniques 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 ventilator-parameter changes.
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 as ordered and in accordance with 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.
Manage ventilators according to department and Intensive Care Unit protocols.
Provide respiratory therapy education to patients and families as ordered.
Complete required departmental paperwork for each assignment and assist with inventory control.
Follow established infection-control and fire-safety protocols.
Perform related duties as required.