Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - 15768364

SUNY Upstate University Hospital • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves administering positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients, monitoring oxygen therapy, assisting physicians with ventilation, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, conducting pulmonary function tests, and performing radial arterial punctures. The role requires the ability to perform most patient care functions in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision.

Requirements

• A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
• NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist
• 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients
• Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients
• Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform pulmonary function tests
• Perform radial arterial punctures
• Perform majority of patient care functions needed in the acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree