Respiratory Therapist

Northwell • Terryville, NY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician, including preparing, operating, and maintaining respiratory care equipment. Northwell Health is a network of collaborators, research pioneers, entrepreneurs, and educators, with over 74,000 team members. It is recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for and is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and employer, with 23 hospitals and nearly 800 outpatient facilities across Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester. Northwell Health emphasizes career growth, learning, and development within a rewarding and inclusive culture, aiming to redefine healthcare and strengthen communities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• PFT experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and complete Physician prescription.
• Compares prescription requests with medical record order form and ensures information is complete.
• Clarifies any discrepancies with Physician and provides patient/significant other with respiratory education.
• Provides prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Performs vital capacity, inspiratory force and peak flow measurements; administers various oxygen concentrations, aerosol medication devices and mechanical ventilators; monitors oxygen supported ambulation; performs chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provides nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning.
• Performs intubation and arterial blood gas puncture and delivers for analysis; documents all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.
• Maintains mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Tests ventilators for functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms and leaks.
• Conducts quick extended and/or short self-test on ventilators.
• Remedies all leaks and replaces defective equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems by performing minor repairs and calibrations.
• Reports major equipment problems to management.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Benefits

• limitless opportunities for career growth, learning and development
• rewarding and inclusive culture that supports and nurtures their professional journey
• A Northwell career is a career well cared for.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees