Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders.
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, and airway management and maintenance.
Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including non-invasive BIPAP, endotracheal intubation, and ventilator management.
Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment.
Performs related duties, as required.
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.