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nPerforms comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
nRESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnPerforms comprehensive respiratory assessment.
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nnUtilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems.
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nnPerforms bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.
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nnCollaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.
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nnEvaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
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nnUtilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
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nnPerforms physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed.
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nnAssists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
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nnPerforms standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
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nnImplements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
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nnPerforms bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
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nnCollects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
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nnImplements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
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nnAssists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
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nnAdministers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
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nnResponds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
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nnProvides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
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nnImplements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
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nnProvides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
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nnCompletes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
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nnAdheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
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nnPerforms related duties as required.
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n n*ADA Essential Functions
nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required.
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nnCertificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
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nnLicensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required.
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nnRegistered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
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nnAdvanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
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nnNRP certification, required.
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n n*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
nThe salary range for this position is $ -$ /year
nIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
sharon, CT, 06069, US
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