Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem- St. Peters Hospital PFT

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Respiratory Therapist at St. Peter's Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab. The role involves performing diagnostic respiratory tests to diagnose lung disease and disorders. The position highlights a focus on quality of life, with opportunities for advancement through a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development.

Requirements

A current license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York
Current RRT credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care
Must possess the ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written.
BLS and ACLS required within 1 year of hire.
Flexibility and willingness to float between SPHP locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in a PFT lab with additional RRT-CPFT or RRT-RPFT credentialing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic pulmonary function studies, cardiopulmonary stress tests, FeNO tests, hydrogen breath tests, methacholine challenge testing, arterial blood gasses, and 6MWT.
Performs point of care testing with iSTAT and Hemocue devices.
Assist with the pretesting of pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
Calibrate and maintain equipment for quality and safety.
Commit to adherence of established ATS technical and operating standards for pulmonary function testing.