Respiratory Therapist
Richmond Medical Center•Staten Island, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist participates actively in the monitoring and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory disease. Respiratory Therapists assume primary responsibility for respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of AMA Accredited School for Respiratory Care
- Current registration in New York State as Respiratory Therapist, Diploma and Licensure required
- BLS and ACLS required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science preferred
- NRP preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis sampling and analysis
- Perform physical assessment and pulmonary function testing
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify patient care plans
- Set up and monitoring of therapeutic gases (i.e. oxygen)
- Administering medications needed for respiratory care (i.e. administration of medication via the inhalation route)
- Perform bronchial hygiene therapy
- Provide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Initiate and support breathing apparatus (i.e. mechanical ventilator management)
- Insert and maintain an artificial airway
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
