Respiratory Therapist

Summary of Position: Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment. Performs all duties under the direction of a Physician.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Conducts patient assessment and interprets patient information and recommends appropriate therapeutic plan of care. Utilizes evidence based practice and critical thinking skills.

Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Reads prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Develops and/or changes plan of care based on the assessment/reassessment process and/or changes in patient status.

Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care. Assumes leadership role as needed, delegates and assists in patient care as appropriate,.

Actively participates on committees, councils, policy development and professional organizations as appropriate.

Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Performs intubation and extubation.

Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.

Performs chest physical therapy, including postural therapy, percussion vibratory, oscillary procedures, suctioning and airway management.

Minimum Qualifications: AAS degree in Respiratory Therapy. Licensed through the New York State Education Department as an RRT. Required to be Registered with one year of their date of hire. Required to obtain ACLS, PALS & NRP within 6 months of hire. CPR certified. Certification from NBRC required within 1 yr from date of hire.

Salary Range: $31.84 - $52.27
Pay Grade: 33
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. Employment Type: Per-Diem Shift: Varied shifts Hours: Varied

Salary : $32 - $52