About this opportunity
Aya Healthcare lists this RRT opportunity in binghamton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Opportunity
Position Summary: Under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) performs therapeutic procedures to include oxygen and other medical gas therapy/ administration administration of aerosolized medications through established modalities implements and monitors established departmental protocols and/or organizational clinical care maps patient assessment (chest auscultation oximetry pulse respiration's blood pressure clinical and subjective observations) diagnostic procedures (arterial puncture pulmonary function testing endtidal CO2 monitoring ECG) CPAP and NPPV ventilator support and management. Provide basic patient/family education relative to respiratory disease processes interventions and outcomes to hospitalized and outpatient
The pay range for this position is 26.27 - 41.61
Education/License/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a program in Respiratory Therapy Technology or a Respiratory program. NY State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to providing identified services:
a) Reviews the Medical Record to obtain pertinent clinical information as appropriate, consults licensed RT as necessary.
b) Implements and/or administers all prescribed treatment modalities and diagnostic testing, obtains guidance/supervision in implementation of protocols/clinical pathways.
c) Ensures all pertinent patient/family education has been provided.
d) Seeks appropriate counsel to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and continuum of care is provided.
e) Consistently provides accurate thorough documentation in the Medical Record as identified per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to Respiratory Care Equipment:
a) Disassembles and reassembles, ensures proper function.
b) Ensures equipment is compliant with appropriate Preventative Maintenance requirements prior to patient use.
c) Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
d) Maintains appropriate stock par levels, assists with ordering and stocking procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental Policies and Procedures as identified.
Complies with all organizational and departmental requirements as identified:
a) AEUR
b) CPR
c) Annual Physical
d) Departmental Meetings
e) All other mandatory in-services / requirements
Assists with specific projects and/or reports as assigned.
Demonstrates ability in developing skills of personnel to include Respiratory Care Nursing and Ancillary staff in Respiratory Care Policies and Procedures equipment/therapy protocols and/or diagnostic procedures as assigned.
Worksite address
binghamton, NY, 13903, US
Who can apply
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