Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Functioning Testing - FlexStaff

PFT Experience Required. This is a Mon-Fri Schedule, 5x8 Shift.

Responsibilities

*1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
* Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
* Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
* Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
* Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.

*2. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
* 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.

*3. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
*4. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed
and assists with inventory control.
*5. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety
protocols.
6. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
* Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program,
required.  Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
* Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.
* Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
* Advanced or 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).