Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care

• →Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record, including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.
• →Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.
• →Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for a given patient care situation.
• →Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• →Recommends, conducts, and documents prescribed therapeutic procedures of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• →Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
• →Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
• →Provides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.
• →Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.
• →Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care.
• →Maintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
• →Communicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures.
• →Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire. Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (Pulmonary or Long-Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement.

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.