Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a per-diem Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory treatment techniques, and education for patients, families, and the public. The role includes reviewing patient records and clinical data, assessing and monitoring patients, conducting prescribed respiratory procedures, managing respiratory equipment, and responding to codes.

Requirements

• Certificate of graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records, including respiratory care orders, patient history, physical examination, pulmonary function test values, arterial blood gas results, and laboratory data.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment as instructed.
• Attend department meetings and in-service sessions as instructed.
• Assess patients to monitor the effects of therapy and document assessments in the patient chart.
• Perform prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve and maintain adequate oxygenation.
• Perform prescribed therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, including adequate humidification.
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases as ordered and according to policy.
• Follow department protocols, including weaning, patient ventilator monitoring, and cuff pressure monitoring.
• Select, assemble, and check the function, operation, cleanliness, and availability of mechanical ventilators and positive-pressure devices.
• Evaluate patients’ ventilatory status through invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
• Respond to codes, including Med Stat.
• Educate patients and/or family members about current respiratory therapy and document the education.
• Collect and evaluate clinical information through inspection, palpation, and auscultation.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree