Respiratory Therapist-New Graduate, All Locations

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.
• Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.
• Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation.
• Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Recommends, conducts and documents prescribed therapeutic procedure of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Communicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• Licenses / Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)