Respiratory Therapist
ArchCare
- Location
- Onsite (New York, New York)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
ArchCare, a leading healthcare system in New York, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care and diagnostic services. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain patient airways, perform therapeutic procedures, and ensure patient well-being within a comprehensive care environment.
Skills
Respiratory care
Diagnostic services
Airway management
Ventilator management
Pulmonary function studies
Patient monitoring
Tracheotomy care
Medical documentation
Equipment maintenance
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NBRC certification
Full job details
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