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Lead Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) at Mercy Hospital

rockville centre, NY

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Job description

Overview

Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30 pm

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Job Details

Requirements:

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science. Graduate Degree preferred

Must have a New York State Respiratory Therapist License

Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Five years of clinical experience in both adult critical and neonatal / pediatric care settings.

Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and PC computer

BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred: Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)

Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Responsibilities: Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children, and infants

Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders

Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases

Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems

Maintain Intubation competency (5 per year)

Insertion of radial arterial catheters (5 per year)

Assessment /Administration of medical gases and aerosolized medications

Follow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas

Maintain 10 CEU's / year or 30 per NYS renewal

Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned by department director

Participate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by department director

Participate in departmental level coordination activities as assigned by department director

Our Benefits Include: Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Company-Provided Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Posted Salary Range

USD $56.13 - USD $64.50 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

Worksite address

rockville centre, NY, 11570, US

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