Respiratory Therapist Technician - Rehab

Provide specific, well-defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

• →Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
• →Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal/pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
• →Read and evaluate physicians’ orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
• →Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
• →Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
• →Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
• →Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, and EKG machines.

• An associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or an equivalent certificate is required.
• Six months of experience, including clinical rotations completed as part of the educational process
• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required
  

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.