Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Provides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.

Job Responsibility

• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing- (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Diffusion Capacity, Six Minute Walk Test, Exercise Testing)- experience preferred

• Perform Patient Assessment- Height, Weight, Heart Rate, Pulse Oximeter, Respiration as needed

• Obtain Patient Medical History and Current Complaint

• Perform Respiratory Therapy as needed- nebulizer treatment, suctioning, oxygen therapy

• Non-Invasive and Invasive Ventilation Management and Troubleshooting

• Provide Asthma Management and Education

• Provide Airway Clearance Management, Education and Research for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

• Answering Tasks from physician and family about respiratory therapy orders and equipment questions.

• Placing Respiratory Therapy and Equipment Order and Communicating with Durable Medical Equipment Company

• Confirming respiratory orders and equipment orders from DME company

• Maintain Office and Pulmonary Function Lab Protocols

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

• Additional Salary Detail

The 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).