Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brooklyn, NY
Soloh Partners
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

8P-815A NIGHT SHIFT - 3 DAYS PER WEEK & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

NO RTO FOR NEW CONTRACTSDuties:
Position Summary:

-The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.

-The Respiratory Therapist will utilize his/her knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her care.

-Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to coordinate the highest quality respiratory care for the patients with an emphasis on compassion.



Primary Responsibilities:

-Assess patient and recommend respiratory therapy treatments as well as provide treatment based on Physician diagnosis and care instructions.

-Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory therapy treatment including aerosolized medication, sputum inductions, ventilator/BiPAP management in accordance with established policies and procedures.

-Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and make necessary changes in accordance with department policy and procedure.

-Record patient treatment, response, and progress in the EMR.

-Perform related diagnostic tests including pulmonary function and sleep studies.

-Inspect, test, maintain, and operate all respiratory therapy equipment.

-Respond to """"CODE 99"""", “Trauma” and “RRT” calls and assist by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR.

-Consults with physicians and provide information and suggestions for various treatment modalities.

-Assist physician in the instruction of patients and their families on the use of equipment and techniques involved in self-care.

-Participate in in-service education programs.

-Attend all required in-service education programs.

-Maintains stores of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including medical gas tanks in assigned areas throughout the hospital, as needed.

-Cleans, assembles, and maintains all equipment used by department, as needed.

-Performs other duties as requested.



Physical Requirements:

-Consistent with that necessary to work in a variety of patient care and office settings.

-Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.

-Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:

-N/A



Preferred Skills & Experience:

-Experience in acute, chronic and critical care for adult, pediatric and neonatal preferred.