Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. 
• Must be able to establish and maintain a patent airway in residents/patients exhibiting respiratory difficulty. 
• Makes routine rounds to ascertain the comfort and well-being of residents/patients receiving respiratory care. 
• Responds promptly to all unit calls requesting respiratory care services. 

• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, usage of monitoring devices, performing bedside pulmonary function studies, setting up various respiratory equipment and ventilators, tracheotomy care, etc. 
• Documents appropriately in medical record, and on various departmental forms as required. 
• Assembles, cleans, and disinfects respiratory care equipment used to perform his/her duties. 

Qualifications: 

• NBRC Registered FDNY G-17 Bulk Medical Gas Certificate of Fitness 
• ACLS Required
• BLS Required
• PALS Required

Education: 

• AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy