Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Per Diem

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Health is a growing healthcare system on Long Island, dedicated to providing better care for its communities. Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital established in 1913. It is recognized for its NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Requirements

Experience preferred in Respiratory Care.
Must demonstrate knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment in terms of applications, limitations, troubleshooting, and alternative course of actions.
Must possess a broad scope of knowledge in the pathology of disease with focus on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and respiratory care treatment of disease states
Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care.
Must possess a current valid NYS license as a Respiratory Therapy Therapist.
Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree preferred.
ACLS preferred
Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred: Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Responsibilities

Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children and infants
Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders
Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases
Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems.