Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital • Plattsburgh, NY

32d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including, but not limited to pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetery, FeNo testing. In addition to the diagnostic testing a significant component of the position is the coordination and processing of DSME needs for clinic patients. The RRT works independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of the pulmonary clinic physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS licensure as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date.
• BLS required.
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.
• Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred.
• Experience in home care and DME relevant processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetry, and FeNo testing.
• Coordinate and process DSME needs for clinic patients.
• Work independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of pulmonary clinic physicians.

What This Job Offers

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