Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner.
• Those served include inpatients, outpatients, staff and employees as well as affiliated Client community groups as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
• Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments.
• Performs CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (Production mobilization therapy).
• Performs Incentive Spirometry therapy.
• Performs M.D.I. therapy.
• Performs Suctioning procedure.
• Performs Extubation procedure.
• Responsible for Oxygen Tank Safety.
• Performs Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
• Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
• Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
• Manages High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
• Performs Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
• Performs Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
• Performs Pulse Oximetry procedure.
• Performs Adult EKG procedure.
• Performs Pediatric EKG procedure.
• Performs Adult BLS life support.
• Performs Pediatric BLS life support.
• Performs Neonatal BLS life support.
• Manages Mechanical Ventilation.
• Manages Ventilator Alarms.
• Performs Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Performs Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Manages patient healthcare information system (Soarian).
• Manages medication administration program (MAK).
• Manages medication dispensing system (McKesson).
• Verifies physician’s written orders performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures.
• Performs BLS when necessary, after certification.
• Abides by the department Delivery Standards.
• Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy.
• Performs other related duties.
• Assists in departmental in-service program.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
• Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS (AHA, HSI, or client) and ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) .

Required Skills & Experience:

• Up to three (3) Years of experience.
• Attention to Detail.
• Collaboration.
• Communication (verbal & written).
• Continuous Learning.
• Judgement/Critical Thinking.
• Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
• Problem Solving.
• Quality.
• Reliability.
• Safety and Risk Management.
• Technical Expertise.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist.