Respiratory Therapist
Northwell•Glen Cove, NY
•$79,880 - $136,340
About The Position
Provides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician and prepares, operates, and maintains respiratory care equipment. The role includes delivering prescribed treatments, performing respiratory assessments and procedures, educating patients and their significant others, documenting patient care and outcomes, and maintaining and troubleshooting respiratory equipment. Duties described as related but not essential may also be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State.
- Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) certification in New York State.
- Specialized certifications as needed.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the Physician's prescription is accurate and complete.
- Compare prescription requests with the medical record order form and ensure the information is complete.
- Clarify discrepancies with the Physician and provide respiratory education to the patient or significant other.
- Provide prescribed respiratory therapy.
- Perform vital capacity, inspiratory force, and peak flow measurements; administer oxygen concentrations, aerosol medication devices, and mechanical ventilators; monitor oxygen-supported ambulation; perform chest physical therapy; and provide nasotracheal or artificial-airway suctioning.
- Perform intubation and arterial blood gas puncture, deliver samples for analysis, and document activities and patient outcomes or responses according to policy and procedure.
- Maintain mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
- Test ventilators for proper functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms, and leak prevention.
- Conduct quick extended and/or short self-tests on ventilators.
- Remedy leaks, replace defective equipment, and troubleshoot mechanical problems through minor repairs and calibrations.
- Report major equipment problems to management.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
