Licensed Therapist / Respiratory Therapy / New York / Registered Respiratory Therapist New York Job

Company: K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
Location: Fly Creek
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

REF: CO73 Respiratory Therapist Needed in NY! *Full Time and Permanent Position* Looking for a new Respiratory Therapist position at a one of the area's top hospitals? A well esteemed hospital in Central NY is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. It is a full time and permanent position! Job Summary: To assist the physician in the restoration of normal respiratory function in critically ill patients in accordance to established protocols and policies. The respiratory therapist is competent to provide services to patients from birth to adult geriatric. Minimum Requirements: Experience as a Respiratory Therapist prior to employment is desired.New graduates considered.Requires a broad knowledge of respiratory care procedures, respiratory equipment and patient evaluation using protocol systems.Licensure/Certificates:For Respiratory TherapistCurrent NYS license as a Respiratory TherapistBLS Basic Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)Skills:Requires the ability to provide high quality respiratory care service in the inpatient setting.Possess computer skills such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Ability to assess patient status and take appropriate action is required:o Bronchodilator therapy via MDI. DPI, SVNo Bronchial hygiene- vibratory PEP therapy, CPTo Lung hyperinflation therapy-, IS, inexsufflation,o Respiratory status including monitoring SpO2 and EtCO2 combined with clinical assessmentDemonstrates competency in required respiratory skills relevant to area of practice.Ability to multi-task effectively in a rapidly changing environment.Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work within protocol guidelinesAbility to organize, prioritize workload and work with minimal supervision.Ability to provide invasive and non invasive support to the cardiopulmonary compromised patient.Members of the Trauma, Code Blue, Rapid Response and Sepsis Rapid Response, Stoke, Heart Alert, and NALS Code Teams.COPD readmission workgroupProficient and responsible for teach back of inhalation therapy educationInspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessaryEducate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment. If you are at all interested in hearing more about the position please either submit your resume directly for review or call Chelsey at

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