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ID #46089595
State New York
City Statenisland
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Northwell Health
Showed 2022-09-29
Date 2022-09-29
Deadline 2022-11-27
Category Et cetera
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Respiratory Therapist-Reg

New York, Statenisland, 10301 Statenisland USA

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Req Number 63410Job Description$10,000 sign on bonus for new hire.Job DescriptionReviews data in the patient record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.Documents / records respiratory therapy data as required Communicates data to appropriate members of the health care team.Assesses patient's overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation, lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview techniques.Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs.Performs and interprets bedside procedures to including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.Obtains additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ration, and other noninvasive monitoring including airway graphics.Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices, diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluate, monitor and record patient's response to respiratory care.Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team.Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz catheters.Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings.Modifies mechanical ventilation to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care plan.Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning parameters and possible extubations.Instructs, initiates, and adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.Modifies artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems.Administer medicated aerosol therapy, encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and make changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.Explains various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members.Assists pulmonary physicians, as required.Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency.Performs related duties as required.ADA Essential FunctionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing up and down stairs. Good manual dexterity to use Respiratory Therapy equipment. Occasional lifting, positioning, pushing equipment and patients with assistance up to 200 lbsJob QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor's Degree, preferred. Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State, required. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care, required. Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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