Northwell·Bay Shore, New York
The respiratory therapist is responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities for pulmonary disorders. Duties include critical and non-critical care procedures such as ventilator management, airway maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling.
Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders. Job Responsibility
Performs Non-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols, including: Evaluation and assessment of patient. Pulmonary function testing Arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and quality control.
Performs Non-Critical Care treatments including: Medical gas therapy Delivery of Inhaled medication Aerosol therapy Bronchial Hygiene therapy Airway management and maintenance
Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including: Non-invasive BIPAP Endotracheal Intubation Ventilator management
Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification Associate's Degree or equivalent, required. Completion of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory therapist program, required.Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care, required. BLS *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).
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited respiratory therapist program. A current New York State Respiratory Therapist license and registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care are required.
Market context
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