The Respiratory Department at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is currently seeking Licensed Respiratory Therapist for an immediate full-time career opportunity.
Shift : 6:45pm – 7am, including alternating weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
- Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
- Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
- Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
- Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
- Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
- Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.
- Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
- Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens
- Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
- Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
- Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
- Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
- Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy.
- Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
- Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
- Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
- Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
- Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
- Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
- Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- B.S. in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally accredited college.
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist (NYS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) ) credential from the NBRC
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)
- Membership in the AARC preferred
- Current BCLS from the AHA or American Red Cross.
- 2 years experience with endotracheal intubation, blood gas sampling and analysis
- 2 years experience working with high frequency oscillatory ventilation(HFO) and nitric oxide administration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.86 - $58.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Education:
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RRT License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
