Resp Therapist-RRT-PD

Overview

This per diem position is for our Lake Success and Massapequa offices.

* PFT experience preferred but not required.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

* Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
* Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
* Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
* Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
* Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
* Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
* Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.
* Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.
* New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required. Minimum of 3 years' experience required.
* Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
* Basic computer skills.
* 3+ years of experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $31.66 - USD $50.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.