Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Services SCH
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Job overview
Catholic Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Services SCH. The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory concerns or insufficiencies. This role involves performing patient assessments, delivering care per physician orders, administering medical gases, and providing respiratory support via various devices. The therapist also monitors patients, responds to emergency calls, and educates patients and families.
Key focus areas include Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory related concerns or insufficiencies, Perform patient assessment and deliver care per patient need and/or physician order, and Administer various types of medical gas delivery devices.
Successful candidates bring New York State Respiratory Therapist License and BLS CPR Certification. Important skills include Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, and Assess/Interpret Patient Data.
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Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 3
Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
6p-6a
Summary:
Provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory related concerns or insufficiencies in accordance with established policies, practices and standards. Performs patient assessment and delivers care per patient need and/or physician order including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Administers various types of medical gas delivery devices and responsible for medical gas cylinders. Provides respiratory support via non-invasive, positive pressure devices, and mechanical ventilation and administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. The Respiratory Therapist/Technician monitors, Also responds to emergency team calls and codes. Responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning of respiratory therapy equipment. Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
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Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
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Must possess valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license to practice Respiratory Therapy
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Should possess Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
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May work with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed physician or Respiratory Therapist, as outlined in Title VIII Education Law Article 164 section 8506
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BLS/CPR certification required within three months of hire
EXPERIENCE
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One (1) year of previous clinical experience preferred, however new graduates with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit will be considered
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Orientation and training to the essential functions of the position is expected to be completed during the introduction period
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
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Must possess the ability to assess/interpret patient data and draw appropriate conclusions
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Frequent exposure to infectious diseases/blood and body fluids
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Works with a variety of medical gases
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May require variable work schedules to maintain a 24/7 operation, including overnight shifts and weekend/holiday work time. Responsible to carry/respond to a pager when on duty
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