Licensed Therapist / Respiratory Therapy / New York / Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Company: KA Recruiting, Inc.
Location: Davenport
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist needed at a top
facility in New York!(Reference Code: KAM) Job Summary: Administers
respiratory therapy treatment as ordered by physician. Job
Qualifications:* Education - Must be a graduate of an approved
school of respiratory therapy.* Experience - One to two years'
experience preferred* Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Previous
hospital experience preferred* Physical Requirements - Standing
and/or moving through facility 80 to 90 % of shift. Must be able to
lift up to 35 lbs.* Licenses/Certifications - Must be registered,
certified or eligible. Must possess current NYS respiratory
license. CPR, and ACLS required. Essential Functions:- Responsible
for the safe and effective administration of physician prescribed
medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.-
Knows and follows the policy and procedures in administering: SVN,
IS, CPT, Accapella.- Sets up and monitors oxygen administration via
cannula, mask, NRB, venture mask, etc. as prescribed by physician.-
Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral
sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for
blood gas analysis.- Is a member of the" CODE TEAM" responding to
arrest situations. May be expected to perform CPR (compression).
Must be certified in CPR annually.- Inserts requested hemodynamic
(Arterial) lines and troubleshoots any problems that may occur.-
Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and
troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.- Responsible for the
set-up, monitoring, and troubleshooting of hospital BIPAP and CPAP
units.- Properly documents all necessary information in the
hospital's McKesson computer system, such as but not limited to
pre/post assessments, ventilator checks, patient education, etc.-
Performs all aspects of artificial airway care, including NT
suctioning and assisting physician with intubation.- Is familiar
with ABG machines. Runs controls, calibrations, performs simple
troubleshooting and knows procedure to follow when machine is not
working properly.- Familiar with measuring devices to include, but
not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, PEAK Flow
meters. Offering competitive compensation and benefits including
medical, dental, & vision insurance, fitness membership, company
paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan, PTO, and more!!For more
information, please submit your resume for review or email it to me
directly: katherine@ka-recruiting.com
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