Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Respiratory Therapist

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients! We recognize ability and reward excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Job Description

• Deliver quality respiratory care to pediatric residents ranging in age from newborn to young adult.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a respiratory plan of care to meet the individual requirements of each resident in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete resident assessments for breath sounds and SpO2 according to facility policy and physician orders.
• Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring, and management of breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems; administer oxygen, pulmonary toileting, administer medications, monitor pulmonary systems, and measure lung function as needed/ordered.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions, medication, and dosages, compatible with physician's orders.
• Monitor resident's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs and pulmonary function, and consult with physician when indicated.
• Provide critical airway management during a Code Blue or Medical Assist including positive pressure ventilation via bag and mask as required. Perform CPR according to PALS/ACLS standards.
• Provide ventilator management and assist with bedside weaning assessment and trials.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary according to facility policy.
• Provide tracheotomy care (routine/emergency trach changes) of trached residents according to facility policy.
• Participate in therapist-driven protocols for weaning of residents from ventilators.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage resident care.
• Communicate with staff regarding changes in patient condition.
• Monitor and record patient responses to treatment in the medical record.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, residents, families, and other staff members.
• Participate in Comprehensive Care Plan Meetings.
• Educate residents and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• Participate actively in department's quality improvement activities.
• Perform any additional duties in relation to job title based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent; completion of a certificate program, associate or higher degree program in respiratory therapy.
• Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and hold a current license by the New York State Education Department as a Respiratory Therapist.
• PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications are required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Certifications must be maintained and renewed prior to the end of the month in which they expire throughout employment.
• Three years of experience in an acute or long-term care setting preferred. Experience working with the neonatal and pediatric population desirable.

Benefits

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Location

29th Street, Bayside, NY 11360

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$54.13 - $60.53 per hour

Shift

12-hour shift

Supplemental Pay

Differential pay
Overtime pay

License/Certification

• RRT (Required)
• Respiratory Therapist license in NYS (Required)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location

In person