Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist - Johnson City, New York

Job Summary

Provide timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and affiliated community groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed
• Perform Aerosol Therapy, CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy, Incentive Spirometry, M.D.I. therapy, Suctioning, Extubation
• Manage Oxygen Therapy, Oxygen Tank Safety, BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms
• Perform Cough Assist/Vest therapy, High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Screen, Fit Testing, Pulse Oximetry, Adult and Pediatric EKG procedures
• Provide Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal BLS life support
• Manage Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Alarms
• Perform Arterial Puncture and Blood Gas Laboratory analysis and quality control
• Manage patient healthcare information system and medication administration/dispensing programs
• Verify physician’s orders for pulmonary and cardiology procedures
• Record and report procedure results accurately
• Maintain files and bookkeeping per department policy
• Assist in departmental in-service programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Up to 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (higher value taken)
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and communication (verbal & written)
• Continuous learning and critical thinking
• Planning, organizing, and time management
• Problem solving, quality, reliability
• Safety and risk management
• Technical expertise

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy

Certifications & Licensure Required

• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
• BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required