Resp Therapist - Reg

Northwell Health•Bay Shore, NY

54d

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Completion of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory therapist program, required.
Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.
Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care, required.

Responsibilities

Performs Non-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols, including:
Evaluation and assessment of patient.
Pulmonary function testing
Arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and quality control.
Performs Non-Critical Care treatments including:
Medical gas therapy
Delivery of Inhaled medication
Aerosol therapy
Bronchial Hygiene therapy
Airway management and maintenance
Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including:
Non-invasive BIPAP
Endotracheal Intubation
Ventilator management
Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment.
Performs related duties, as required.
ADA Essential Functions