Northwell Health - Plandome, NY

posted 7 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Plandome, NY
Hospitals

About the position

Provides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures accurate and complete Physician prescription.
  • Compares prescription requests with medical record order form and ensures information is complete.
  • Clarifies any discrepancies with Physician and provides patient/significant other with respiratory education.
  • Provides prescribed respiratory therapy.
  • Performs vital capacity, inspiratory force and peak flow measurements; administers various oxygen concentrations, aerosol medication devices and mechanical ventilators; monitors oxygen supported ambulation; performs chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provides nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning.
  • Performs intubation and arterial blood gas puncture and delivers for analysis; documents all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.
  • Maintains mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
  • Tests ventilators for functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms and leaks.
  • Conducts quick extended and/or short self-test on ventilators.
  • Remedies all leaks and replaces defective equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems by performing minor repairs and calibrations.
  • Reports major equipment problems to management.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
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