Respiratory Therapist
Brooklyn, New York
Interfaith Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - IMC

Location

• Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type

• Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory care to patients with gas exchange pathophysiological alterations.
• Adhere to hospital-wide patient satisfaction and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to cardiac pulmonary emergencies and provide necessary respiratory care.
• Verify physician’s orders and administer treatments including ventilator and noninvasive ventilation care, nebulizer treatments, peak flow, sputum inductions, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and incentive spirometry.
• Maintain artificial airways and perform endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, adjusting settings as prescribed.
• Transport intubated patients for diagnostic testing and transfers.
• Collaborate with physicians to adjust respiratory therapy plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation and complete required paperwork.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory care.
• Administer and monitor medical gases and humidifier systems.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and inventory management.
• Follow infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
• Provide bedside shift reports to ensure continuity of care.

Physical Demands

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, bending, and some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong creative skills with the ability to improve existing programs and processes.
• Must be proficient in performing Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).

Shift

• Monday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (one day per week)