Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

2d • $42 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including, but not limited to pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetery, FeNo testing. In addition to the diagnostic testing a significant component of the position is the coordination and processing of DSME needs for clinic patients. The Sr. RRT works independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of the pulmonary clinic physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs required.
• Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS licensure as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date required.
• BLS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of four years of Registered Respiratory Therapist related experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred.
• Experience in home care and DME relevant processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including, but not limited to pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetery, FeNo testing.
• Coordination and processing of DSME needs for clinic patients.
• Works independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of the pulmonary clinic physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees