Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Harlem Center for Nursing Full time
Job Summary

The primary role of the Registered Respiratory Therapist is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and support modalities to residents of all ages, with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess resident's overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection/auscultation to determine general appearance, breathing pattern, character of cough, sputum production, and breath sounds
  • Interview resident to determine orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and learning needs
  • Obtain additional data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ratio, and other non-invasive monitoring including airway graphics
  • Select, assemble, and check the following equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, oxygen administration devices, humidified aerosol generators, resuscitation devices, gauges, respirometers
  • Communicate results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team and when appropriate after therapy
  • Instruct, initiate, and adjust l nasal mask and positive pressure ventilation to achieve adequate spontaneous ventilation
  • Modify artificial airway management to include tracheostomy tube positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and adjustments in airway humidification systems
  • Administer medicated aerosol therapy, encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions
  • Make necessary modifications in therapeutic procedures based on resident response
  • Modify oxygen and specialty gas therapy and make changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate
Requirements
  • Graduate of Approved Respiratory Care Program
  • New York State license
  • One year of clinical experience preferred. Clinical rotation from approved respiratory program accepted.
Working Conditions

Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises. Moves intermittently during working hours. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to call back during emergency conditions, etc.

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