Job Description

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Responsibilities:

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Performs 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.

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• \r \r Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.\r

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• \r \r Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems.\r

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• \r \r Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.\r

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• \r \r Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.\r

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• \r \r Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.\r

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• \r \r Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.\r

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• \r \r Performs 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.\r

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• \r \r Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.\r

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• \r \r Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.\r

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• \r \r Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.\r

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• \r \r Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.\r

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• \r \r Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.\r

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• \r \r Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. \r Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.\r

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• \r \r Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.\r

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• \r \r Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy. \r Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.\r

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• \r \r Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.\r

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• \r \r Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.\r

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• \r \r Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.\r

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• \r \r Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.\r

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• \r \r Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.\r

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• \r \r Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.\r

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• \r \r Performs related duties as required.\r

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Qualifications:

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• \r \r *ADA Essential Functions\r

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• \r \r High School Diploma or equivalent, required.\r

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• \r \r Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. \r Bachelor's Degree, preferred.\r

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• \r \r Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.\r

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• \r \r Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.\r

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• \r \r Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.\r

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• \r \r Please have minimum two years LIC-RT experience\r

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