Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Elmira, NY
Salary: $68,000.00 USD Annually - $87,000.00 USD Annually
Description:

Position: Respiratory Care Specialist Shifts: 3pm-11:30pm or 11pm-7:30am

Overview: Join us as a Respiratory Care Specialist, providing high-quality patient care under the System Director's supervision. Deliver respiratory services following physician orders, protocols, and policies.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence:

• Manage oxygen delivery methods, adapting equipment as needed.
• Address post-discharge respiratory needs and administer treatments tailored to patient age.
• Handle mechanical ventilators and associated procedures for various patient ages.
• Perform arterial and capillary blood sampling, analyze blood gas specimens.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing and assist in bronchoscopy procedures.

Efficiency and Safety:

• Distribute oxygen tanks, maintain equipment, and collect specimens.
• Obtain nasal specimens for testing and maintain equipment.

Quality and Improvement:

• Follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives and improve communication.

Qualifications:

• New York Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or eligibility (within 12 months).
• Minimum one year recent respiratory therapist experience.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to handle physical demands, occasional lifting, and bending.

Exposure Category:

• Category I. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Why Join Us:

• Contribute to excellent patient care.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Be part of a culture of excellence.

Elevate your respiratory care career. Apply now!

Contact:
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