Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


Oakland Gardens, Connecticut, United States Northwell Health Full time

Job Summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures accurate and complete Physician prescription.
  • Compares prescription requests with medical record order form and ensures information is complete.
  • Clarifies any discrepancies with Physician and provides patient/significant other with respiratory education.
  • Provides prescribed respiratory therapy.
  • Performs vital capacity, inspiratory force and peak flow measurements; administers various oxygen concentrations, aerosol medication devices and mechanical ventilators; monitors oxygen supported ambulation; performs chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provides nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning.
  • Performs intubation and arterial blood gas puncture and delivers for analysis; documents all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.
  • Maintains mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
  • Tests ventilators for functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms and leaks.
  • Conducts quick extended and/or short self-test on ventilators.
  • Remedies all leaks and replaces defective equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems by performing minor repairs and calibrations.
  • Reports major equipment problems to management.

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

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