Associate Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago

New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Tour: 7:30am - 8:10pm

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Department of Respiratory Care consists of health care professionals responsible for the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The practice of respiratory therapists is under the general direction of a physician (MD/DO). The practice typically focuses on:
• Patients across the age spectrum - neonatal through geriatric.
• Direct/indirect patient observation to include signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapeutic interventions.
• Monitoring of clinical and behavioral responses to respiratory care therapeutic and diagnostic interventions.
• Implementation of cardiopulmonary procedures, medical technology, diagnostic procedures, disease prevention, treatment management, and pulmonary rehabilitation.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respiratory Therapist are responsible to cover both in-patient and ambulatory patients requiring Respiratory Care services

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responds to all Cardiorespiratory emergencies, rapid response request as assigned and provides respiratory care as needed.
2. Handles, administers, and monitors medical gases (E,H cylinders) including Heliox mixtures.
3. Administers aerosolized medications (bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic agents and antibiotics), evaluates the response and documents results.
4. Initiates invasive and non-invasive ventilation, monitors, adjust parameters and alarms.
5. Obtains written order for all therapies, invasive procedures, and changes that are initiated.
6. Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining arterial blood gases for analysis.
7. Performs limited bedside PFTs.
8. Perform airway clearance utilizing-CPT and other devices (In/Exsufflator PEP device etc).
9. Participates in transporting mechanically ventilated patients as well as non-invasive patients.
10. Performs artificial airway maintenance including suctioning and ET tape changes.
11. Completes required documentation in hospital EMR and department records.
12. Familiar with the use of MS Word and Excel.
13. Performs cleaning, hi-level disinfecting, setup testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of patient care equipment.
14. Provides clinical and limited administrative supervision of other RTs as outlined by the department.
15. Ability to effectively participate in verbal and written interdisciplinary communication of patient plan of care.
16. Responsible for communicating End-of tour bedside handoff report to oncoming staff.
17. Provides education to patients/family/SO about their therapeutic and preventative therapies.
18. Communicates any unusual and/or hi-risk situations to the department supervisory staff on duty. (and ADN on holidays and weekends).

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Special Notes:
Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first.
At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs

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