Respiratory Therapist - Temporary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center • New York, NY

28d • $51

About The Position

Carries out all the duties up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Performs special duties related
to Respiratory Care.

Under direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, performs
quality patient care as a member of the respiratory care team particularly in
specialized areas providing intensive respiratory care as medically
prescribed with minimal supervision.
Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description up to and
including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory
Therapy Technician (CRT).
Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the
critical care areas.
Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues.
Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the
patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or
Technical Director and documentation of such.
Performs all other duties as required.

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months job-related experience.
• License Respiratory Therapist/Technician, New York State.
• ACLS & BLS Certificate and FDNY Certificate of Fitness ( after 6 months)

Nice To Haves

• Any type of health care related degree RRT, with one year or more experience in Respiratory Therapy Department.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the critical care areas.
• Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues.
• Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation.
• Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or Technical Director and documentation of such.
• Performs all other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees