Respiratory Therapist

ArchCare • New York, NY

15d

About The Position

Responsible for the rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare
team.
Must be able to
establish
and maintain a patent airway in
residents/patients
exhibiting
respiratory difficulty.
Makes routine rounds to
ascertain
the comfort and
well-being
of residents/patients receiving respiratory care.
Responds promptly to all unit calls requesting respiratory care services.
Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, usage
of
monitoring
devices, performing bedside pulmonary function studies, setting up various respiratory equipment and ventilators, tracheotomy care, etc.
Documents appropriately in medical record, and on various departmental forms as
required.
Assembles, cleans, and disinfects respiratory care equipment used to perform
his/her duties.

Requirements

• NBRC Registered FDNY G-17 Bulk Medical Gas Certificate of Fitness
• ACLS Required
• BLS Required
• PALS Required
• AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Responsibilities

• Rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services
• Establish and maintain a patent airway in residents/patients exhibiting respiratory difficulty
• Makes routine rounds to ascertain the comfort and well-being of residents/patients receiving respiratory care
• Responds promptly to all unit calls requesting respiratory care services
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, usage of monitoring devices, performing bedside pulmonary function studies, setting up various respiratory equipment and ventilators, tracheotomy care, etc.
• Documents appropriately in medical record, and on various departmental forms as required
• Assembles, cleans, and disinfects respiratory care equipment used to perform his/her duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree