Respiratory Therapist FT 6:30pm-7:30am

City/State

Nyack, New York

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Bargaining Unit

NH- CWA

Work Shift

Night

Work Days

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS, NIGHTS VARY

Scheduled Hours

Nights

Scheduled Daily Hours

12.5 HOURS

Hours Per Pay Period

• 37.5 Hourly Rate/Range:
• $46 per hour

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Administers respiratory care modalities and evaluates results, under general supervision and in accordance with a physician's written order.

Essential Functions

Job Specific Competencies

Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. * 1. Initiates, monitors and weans patients on mechanical ventilation according to established departmental policies. 2.

Uses specialized techniques to obtain and analyze arterial blood; maintains ABG machines and required documentation according to established departmental policies. 3. Responds to emergency calls, assists in administering CPR, and transports patients according to established departmental policies. 4.

Sets up equipment and administers therapeutic modalities according to established departmental policies. 5. Completes equipment rounds according to established department policies. 6. Completes all information management responsibilities according to established departmental policies. 7.

Prepares and maintains patient’s Medical Record and department records according to established departmental policies. 8. Participates in new staff orientation and provides training and inservice to hospital personnel. 9.

Assists other employees in meeting their job objectives while fulfilling their own in a satisfactory fashion. 10. Maintains appropriate inventory of departmental supplies and informs department management when inventory levels are low. 11.

Performs all assigned job activities, even those remotely related to their primary job. 12. Supports cooperative efforts between and among departments. 13. Conducts all department activities in a courteous, professional and timely manner with a collaborative spirit. 14.

Supports departmental processes consistent with the hospital mission. 15. Maintains professional behavior and develops trust between coworkers. 16. Accomplishes previously determined, goals and objectives. 17. Adheres to all policies and procedures that apply. 18. Serves as Shift Supervisor as assigned. 19. Performs other duties as assigned. * Document on addendum age specific competency.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment.

BUDGET: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.

PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

Qualifications

• 1 year work/clinical practice in acute care setting preferred
• Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy Required
• NBRC-RRT_Registered Respiratory Therapist - NATIONAL BOARD FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (NBRC) Required
• BLS - American Heart Association Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association Preferred

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.