Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Jamaica Hospital Full time
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, utilize assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems, and collaborate with physicians on patient's plan of care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.
  • Collaborate with physicians on patient's plan of care.
  • Evaluate patient's responses to respiratory care.
  • Utilize a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
  • Perform 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.
  • Assist in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
  • Perform standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
  • Implement ventilator management/weaning protocols.
  • Perform bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
  • Collect blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
  • Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
  • Administer 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.
Requirements:
  • Currently Licensed with a NYS as a Respiratory Therapist(RT).
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) credential from the NBRC.
  • B.S. in Respiratory Therapy from a regionally accredited college.
  • 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.

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