Respiratory Therapist- FT Days- St. Peters Hospital PFT
Trinity Health•Albany, NY
•$36 - $48•Onsite
About The Position
St. Peter’s Hospital Pulmonary Function Lab is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist for their Day Shift. This position offers a blend of career opportunities and quality of life, with a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development support. The role involves performing diagnostic respiratory tests to diagnose lung disease and disorders.
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.
Benefits
- Generous tuition allowance
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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