Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time

River Hospital•Alexandria Bay, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

River Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Cardiopulmonary Team as a part-time Therapist. This position offers flexibility, starting as per diem with the potential to grow into a part-time role as desired. The Respiratory Therapist implements cardiopulmonary activities under the direction of the Manager of Cardiopulmonary, adhering to hospital and department policies. The role involves the safe and effective administration of prescribed respiratory care treatments and procedures, as well as performing ECG testing. Responsibilities include transcribing and implementing physician orders, utilizing basic assessment skills to coordinate patient care based on clinical status, reviewing patient charts for therapy indications/contraindications, troubleshooting clinical problems, and referring unusual circumstances to management. The therapist will also organize daily department activities, including charge entry and billing, and participate in patient education.

Requirements

NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or (RT).
Course work which includes airway / ventilator management, pharmacology, and basic ECG interpretation/diagnosis of arrhythmias.
BLS required.
Must possess the physical ability to perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS encouraged.
Experience in PFT preferred but training is available for ideal candidates without experience.

Responsibilities

Implements cardiopulmonary activities under the direction of the Manager of Cardiopulmonary.
Performs duties in accordance with hospital or department policies, procedures and practical guidelines.
Assumes responsibility for safe and effective administration of prescribed respiratory care treatments and procedures.
Provides ECG testing and procedures, within the scope of the ECG department.
Transcribes/implements physician orders.
Uses basic assessment skills/patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs based on patients’ clinical status.
Reviews patients’ charts to identify indications/contraindications for therapy.
Trouble shoots and takes steps to correct clinical problems, such as adverse reactions.
Refers unusual circumstances to the Manager of Cardiopulmonary or Medical Director.
Acts independently to organize daily activities of the department, including input of charges and billing information.
Participates in patient education.