Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center • , NY

1d • $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, performs quality patient care as a member of the respiratory care team particularly in specialized areas providing intensive respiratory care as medically prescribed with minimal supervision. Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT). Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the critical care areas. Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy. Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues. Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation. Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or Technical Director and documentation of such. Performs all other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or certification equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months job-related experience
• License Respiratory Therapist/Technician, New York State
• ACLS & BLS Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Any type of health care related degree RRT
• One year or more experience in Respiratory Therapy Department
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness (after 6 months)

Responsibilities

• Performs quality patient care as a member of the respiratory care team particularly in specialized areas providing intensive respiratory care as medically prescribed with minimal supervision.
• Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT).
• Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the critical care areas.
• Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues.
• Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation.
• Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or Technical Director and documentation of such.
• Performs all other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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