Respiratory Therapist -RRT -Per Diem

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

6h•$61 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC
Basic Life Support Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
New York State Respiratory Therapist License
NBRC
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Ability to determine appropriateness of therapy and contacts physician to clarify or modify order when necessary
Able to provide verbal and written educational materials to patients when appropriate
Follows policy for documentation of critical values in the patient's medical record
Assists with patient care decision making by communicating with physicians, nurses and other health care team members and by making appropriate decisions as needed in emergency situations.
Provides airway care including the maintenance of a patent airway through intubation, tracheostomy care, clearance of airway obstructions and reversal of bronchial narrowing due to bronchospasms and inflammation of the airways.
Extubates patients when appropriate and provides appropriate airway care following extubation
Provides care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations in the hospital intensive care, non-critical care areas and the emergency room.
Applies and maintains invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems to critically ill patients of all age groups
Draws blood samples and analyzes and interprets the results of blood tests.
Has ability to assemble and troubleshoot Respiratory Therapy equipment