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$3,063/Weekly - Travel Respiratory Therapist (PFT Experience) - FlexStaff

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$81,182 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Req Number
  • 197727 PFT Experience is Required.
Responsibilities:
  • 1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. + Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems. + Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order. + Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care. + Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
  • 2.
Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. + 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. + Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. + Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. + Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. + Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures. + Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters. + Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography. + Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways. + Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation. + Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per
ACLS/BCLS
standards. + Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy. + Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
  • 3. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
  • 4. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
  • 5. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.6. Performs related duties as required.
ADA Essential Functions Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor's Degree, preferred. + Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required. + Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required. + Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
  • Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $2903.00-$3063.00/weekIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.