Respiratory Therapist

Northwell•Manhasset, NY

19h

About The Position

This position involves providing respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician. The role includes preparing, operating, and maintaining various respiratory care equipment. Key aspects of the job include ensuring accurate physician prescriptions, clarifying discrepancies, educating patients, and performing a range of respiratory procedures and equipment maintenance tasks.

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.
Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required.
Specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

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.