RT Respiratory Therapist Full Time Weekend Nights 3K

Vibra Travels•Town of Mayfield, NY

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist and, upon physician request, sets up and operates respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness. The role provides care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over. This is a full-time weekend night position, with a schedule of Friday through Sunday, and includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The therapist provides prescribed respiratory treatments, operates and monitors ventilators, participates in ventilator weaning, supports ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and intubates when necessary. The role also includes tracheostomy care, respiratory equipment processing and maintenance, diagnostic studies including blood gas analysis, patient education, documentation, and communication with clinical colleagues. The therapist must follow hospital policies, safety practices, compliance requirements, and patient privacy standards.

Requirements

State license to practice as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment.
BLS certification upon hire.
Obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Maintain licenses and certifications for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment as requested by physicians.
Provide care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over, respecting each patient’s rights, dignity, and individuality.
Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education provided to patients and caregivers.
Conduct prescribed respiratory treatments, including hand-held nebulizer therapy, administration of medicinal vapors and gases, humidity and oxygen, and chest physical therapy.
Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators; participate in ventilator weaning according to protocols and physician direction; and use ventilator graphics to assess comfort and respiratory flow.
Maintain ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubate as necessary.
Document treatments, patient responses, and other pertinent information in respiratory care records and patient charts; place medication administration records in the proper order.
Perform tracheostomy care and change tracheostomy tubes as necessary under hospital policy, documenting changes in respiratory progress notes.
Change tubing, inline suction devices, and suction canisters according to hospital policy and procedure.
Report treatments and patient conditions to relief personnel, communicate changes and new orders, and keep the patient’s primary care nurse informed.
Clean, sterilize, package, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment, including ENT/bronchoscope equipment, for transport; ensure Cidex OPA is functional and has a test strip result within the last 24 hours.
Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, including ventilator EST and SST pre-use checks, and document these in the cleaning log.
Make regular rounds; check ventilators at least every four hours and oxygen equipment at least once per shift; fill room humidifiers, change suction canisters daily, and spot-check equipment according to hospital policy.
Perform and evaluate arterial and venous blood gas analyses, demonstrate competency using blood gas devices, and complete annual continuing education related to laboratory practices.
Assist with preparing respiratory care and ventilator patients for physical therapy, ambulation, transport, and other activities; store oxygen tanks according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Attend monthly Respiratory Care departmental meetings, general staff meetings, and in-services.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.
Follow measures to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and participate in the Hazardous Material Program and established safety and patient safety practices.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work and share it only on a need-to-know basis.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required or assigned.