Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Day Shift

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to plan, implement, and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders.

Responsibilities

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs assessments and therapeutic modalities for infants, children, and adolescents as ordered or directed by a physician.
• Administers nebulized treatments, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy delivery in various modalities, bag/mask ventilation, and other accepted treatments to maintain a patent airway.
• Monitors residents on various oxygen support systems.
• Maintains secure and patent resident airway, including performing nasal, nasotracheal, endotracheal, and oral suctioning.
• Administers techniques to induce sputum.
• Supports criteria set for appropriate resident care and respiratory care services.
• Recognizes medical problems and documents/reports them to the charge nurse and physician in a timely manner.
• Sets up, stocks, and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and is cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Functions as a team member, supporting peers and management to provide optimal, effective, and efficient respiratory care.
• Coordinates and/or supervises activities of assigned personnel.
• Participates in resident management decisions and plans.
• Recommends and requests physician evaluation and review of respiratory care services as appropriate.
• Accurately completes and updates resident information, including documentation.
• Provides resident and family instruction and education in respiratory-related disease processes and therapeutic procedures.
• Functions as a member of the code blue team by providing effective airway access and management.
• Enhances professional growth in a manner that contributes to the overall success of the department.
• Participates in education programs and reviews of current literature.
• Attends and develops workshops and in-services designed to increase staff capabilities.
• Attends departmental and organizational meetings and participates in quality improvement teams as directed.
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Deals tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing home operation.
• Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and interprets programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of work areas.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or directed by supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an AMA-accredited school for Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Current New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist license and RRT Registration Certificate (required).
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• Registered by National Board for Respiratory Care (preferred).
• 2+ years of acute or long-term care experience, specifically with pediatrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks involving exposure to residents’ blood/body fluids.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents if necessary.

Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.

Pay

$65.00/hour for Day Shift.