Respiratory Therapist - Registered (FT) at St. James Hospital

Hornell, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

47.58

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory care, Patient care, Arterial puncture, Pulmonary function studies, EKG, Oxygen delivery, Aerosol delivery, Patient education, Critical care transport, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPR

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee and upon request of the physician, performs therapeutic procedures, set up, operates and maintains various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. The respiratory care practitioner is competent at delivering patient care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Job Results & Essential Function Professional Proficiency Demonstrated ? Maintains professional competencies. ? Fulfills job requirements for a professional licensed role within the respective department. ? Explains the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patient. ? Performs physician-prescribed treatments through the operation of various oxygen and aerosol delivery devices in order to administer humidity and prescribed vapors and gases to the respiratory system of a patient. ? Performs arterial puncture and analysis. ? Assist RN with the care of patients. ? Ability to perform pulmonary function studies. ? Performs EKGs. ? Assist in the transport of critically ill patients to other healthcare facilities as needed. ?Provides patient education. ?Works on site 7 am – 7 pm with overnight on-call rotation. Requirements Education & Experience Graduate of A.A.S in respiratory care. Must have one year of experience in acute care. Licenses and/or Certifications Must be an RRT or CRT (If CRT must obtain RRT within 1 year of employment). Must also have a New York state licensure. Must have CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications Physical Demands Ability to move or transfer patients. Should have a full range of body motion to successfully perform all essential functions on the job, meaning you’ll have to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently during an 8 + hour shift. Ability to remain standing for long periods of time. Accommodations are made for those with disabilities. Language Ability Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, patients, and vendors. Math Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Working Conditions Potential exposure to chemicals and communicable diseases and related medical waste.

Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist performs therapeutic procedures and operates respiratory care equipment to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases. They also assist with patient care, perform diagnostic tests like EKGs and pulmonary function studies, and provide patient education.