Registered Respiratory Therapist $80hr - FlexStaff

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as
prescribed by a physician.  Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy
education.  Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
2. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential
problems.
3. Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
4. Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
5. Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
6. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
7. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
8. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed
and assists with inventory control.

* Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions
and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s
respiratory system, as needed.
* Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
* Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the
appropriate, requested specimens.
* Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
* Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
* Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and
performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
* Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. 
Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and
capnography.
* Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial
airways.
* Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and
department policy.  Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous
mechanical ventilation.
* Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS
standards.
* Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
* Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and
Intensive Care Unit standards.

1. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety
protocols.
2. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 2. Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred. 3. Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required. 4. Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required. 5. Advanced and Basic Life Support certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several
factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service
line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated
contracts, budget and internal equity).