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Respiratory Therapist

The Brooklyn Hospital Center

#Neonatal #Pediatric #Respiratory Therapist #Adult #Acute care #New York State Licensed #Patient education #Hospital setting #Critical care #Code blue #Arterial puncture #Rapid response

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

New York

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to patients of all age groups, including the interpretation of physiological parameters. They also participate in emergency response teams and provide education to patients, families, and students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a New York State Respiratory Therapist license and possess either a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care Science or an Associate degree with relevant experience. A minimum of two years of hospital experience is preferred, along with proficiency in intubation and arterial puncture.

associate degreebachelor degreeComputer skillsAdult carePediatric carePatient educationClinical practiceCritical careNeonatal careRespiratory careArterial punctureRespiratory physiologyTranslaryngeal intubationPhysiological parameter interpretation

Job description

The Registered, New York State Licensed, Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to all age groups, utilizing sound clinical and technological knowledge. The respiratory care includes acquisition and interpretation of physiological parameters and application of respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Therapists are part of "code blue" and "rapid response" teams. The practice also involves teaching of patient and family members, students and other health care providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Care Science (B.S.R.T.)

OR
An Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus an Associate or higher degree in any science major

OR
Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus four (4) years hospital related experience (Nursing Home experience does not apply/count).
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospital setting - Preferred
Critical care experience with all age group – adult, pediatric, and neonatal – Preferred
Current New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Knowledge of Translaryngeal intubation
Knowledge of arterial puncture
Computer skills
Ability to pass/satisfy department provided verbal or written examination in respiratory physiology, clinical practices and equipment