Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Occasional - Variable Shifts
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: West Winfield
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Respiratory Care
Services Medical Director and Clinical Coordinator, the Respiratory
Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in
accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies
and procedures.Core Job Responsibilities
- Complete physician prescribed respiratory care modalities while
demonstrating a conscientious approach in their administration to
the patient
- Verify correct and appropriate orders and takes action to
clarify any discrepancies. Consistently responds to outcome of
therapy and pursues any necessary changes to provide the most
accurate drug dosage delivery device
- Gather appropriate information for a basis for evaluation,
recommendations and treatments
- Document all relative information of patient
assessments/treatments/education, on the appropriate form in a
legible and complete manner. -
- Thoroughly instruct patients and uses patient handouts when
appropriate
- Assure respiratory equipment is set up correctly and operating
properly. - Alerts lead tech or supervisor of any discrepancies or
questions. - Follows up on lost or broken equipment with
appropriate explanation.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret ABG values and
communicates values to physicians making suggestions for
improvement.
- Perform other duties as required.Education/Experience
RequirementsREQUIRED: - - - - - - - - - - - -
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory care and/or
certified or registered by the NBRC PREFERRED:
- 3-5 years experience in hospital settingLicensure/Certification
RequirementsREQUIRED:
- Current NYS respiratory therapist or technician license -
- BLS/CPR certificationDisclaimerQualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to their age,
race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including
pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful
candidates might be required to undergo a background verification
with an external vendor.Job DetailsReq Id -90371 -
Department -RESPIRATORY THERAPY -
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked -12.50
FTE 0.19 -
Work Schedule -CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year) -
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $31 - $46 Hourly
Keywords: Mohawk Valley Health System, Syracuse , Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Occasional - Variable Shifts, Healthcare , West Winfield, New York
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