Licensed Respiratory Therapist -Occasional- Variable Shifts

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

• Provide respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures.
• Complete physician prescribed respiratory care modalities while demonstrating a conscientious approach in their administration to the patient.
• Verify correct and appropriate orders and take action to clarify any discrepancies. Consistently respond to the outcome of therapy and pursue any necessary changes to provide the most accurate drug dosage delivery device.
• Gather appropriate information as a basis for evaluation, recommendations, and treatments.
• Document all relevant information of patient assessments/treatments/education, on the appropriate form in a legible and complete manner.
• Thoroughly instruct patients and use patient handouts when appropriate.
• Assure respiratory equipment is set up correctly and operating properly. Alert lead tech or supervisor of any discrepancies or questions. Follow up on lost or broken equipment with appropriate explanation.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret ABG values and communicate values to physicians making suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory care and/or certified or registered by the NBRC.
• Current NYS respiratory therapist or technician license.
• BLS/CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a hospital setting.

Job Details:

• Req Id: 92615
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Shift: Variable
• Shift Hours Worked: 12.00
• FTE: 0.19
• Work Schedule: CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
• Employee Status: A7 - Occasional
• Union: 2005 - CWA
• Pay Range: $32.95 - $49.23 Per Hour