Reg Resp Therap

Montefiore Mount Vernon • St. Charles, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy to inpatients and outpatients. The role collaborates with patients, family members or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The therapist assesses patients’ respiratory needs, plans care, and implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

This per diem position is based at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, New York, in the MMV Cardiopulmonary Care department. The shift is listed as day, with hours that vary and scheduled daily hours of 12.5. The listed hiring rate is $50.00 per hour and may be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience; one year of knowledge in pulmonary function testing is preferred.
• Current New York State license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• BLS/ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Must be able to work in an environment with continuous interruptions and adapt to a high-stress, fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Must be able to detect and respond to emergency sounds and signals.
• Must be able to operate a computer, equipment, and other devices.
• Must be able to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders.
• Must have effective communication and decision-making skills.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be detail-oriented, show good judgment, and work independently.
• Must understand theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing.
• Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to MMV Hospital Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Initiate and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Conduct breathing therapies and patient assessments.
• Perform postural drainage, percussion, and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Carry out blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Respond to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations and perform CPR.
• Perform intubations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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