Respiratory Therapist
Smart Staffing Group•Syracuse, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
This position involves administering respiratory care to patients in an acute care setting. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for various therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient conditions, and assisting physicians with ventilation management. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and clinical skill.
Requirements
- A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
- NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist
- 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance
Responsibilities
- Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients
- Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients
- Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation
- Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- Perform pulmonary function tests
- Perform radial arterial punctures
- Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in the acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
