Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Carries out all the duties up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Performs special duties related to Respiratory Care.

• Under direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, performs quality patient care as a member of the respiratory care team particularly in specialized areas providing intensive respiratory care as medically prescribed with minimal supervision.
• Carries out all the duties outlined in the job description up to and including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT).
• Initiates, administers and monitors all respiratory care procedures in the critical care areas.
• Evaluation of adequacy and appropriateness of therapy.
• Airway management-airway insertion, endotracheal suctioning and tube care.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-respond to all Code Blues.
• Arterial puncture, Blood Gas analysis and interpretation.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care management of the patient, communication of equipment malfunction to the Supervisor and/or Technical Director and documentation of such.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree or certification equivalent and a minimum of 6 months job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: Any type of health care related degree RRT, with one year or more experience in Respiratory Therapy Department.
• License Respiratory Therapist/Technician, New York State.
• ACLS & BLS Certificate and FDNY Certificate of Fitness ( after 6 months)

Non-Union

Days: Varies

Shift: Varies

Hourly Rate: $67.4651