Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Bethpage, New York, United States Catholic Health Service Full time
Overview

Catholic Health is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and experience. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide better care for our communities.

Responsibilities
  • Determine the appropriateness of therapy and communicate with physicians to clarify or modify orders as needed.
  • Provide verbal and written educational materials to patients and families.
  • Assist with patient care decision making by communicating with healthcare team members and making appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
  • Provide airway care, including intubation, tracheostomy care, and clearance of airway obstructions.
  • Apply and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems for critically ill patients.
  • Draw blood samples and analyze and interpret the results of blood tests.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an AMA, JRCTE, or CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum of an associate's degree.
  • NYS Respiratory Therapist license.
  • Credentialed RRT/CRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Experience with basic respiratory therapy modalities, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, patient assessment, and arterial blood gas collection/analysis.
  • BLS, PALS, and ACLS required.
Benefits

Catholic Health offers a competitive salary range of $52.39 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and opportunities for professional and educational growth.

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