Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, NY
Carenest Health Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

JOB SUMMARY:
To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.

PAY:
Local Pay - $70/hr on W2.

Travelers Pay: 
Taxable Amount - $44.5/hr on W2
Lodging Stipend - $800 weekly
Meals Stipend - $598 weekly
Weekly Gross - $3,000 weekly including stipend for 36 hours.

DESCRIPTION:
Position - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location - Johnson City, NY 13790
Duration - 13 weeks contract
NIght Shift - 7 pm to 7:30 am 

Weekly Hours - 36/week, every other weekend

EMR - EPIC Required

Required experience: critical care, NICU, adult, V60 BiPAP/980 Puritan Bennett Ventilators,

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments.
Performs CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy).
Performs Incentive Spirometry therapy.
Performs M.D.I. therapy.
Performs Suctioning procedure.
Performs Extubation procedure.
Responsible for Oxygen Tank Safety.
Performs Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
Manages High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
Performs Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
Performs Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
Performs Pulse Oximetry procedure.
Performs Adult EKG procedure.
Performs Pediatric EKG procedure.
Performs Adult BLS life support.
Performs Pediatric BLS life support.
Performs Neonatal BLS life support.
Manages Mechanical Ventilation.
Manages Ventilator Alarms.
Performs Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Performs Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Manages patient healthcare information system (Soarian).
Manages medication administration program (MAK).
Manages medication dispensing system (McKesson).
Verifies physician’s written orders performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures.
Performs BLS when necessary, after certification.
Abides by the department Delivery Standards.
Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy.
Performs other related duties.
Assists in departmental in-service program.
Will perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT:
3+ years of experience required.

New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.

NBRC, BLS and ACLS - Required

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