Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I

Respiratory TherapistLincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Night Tour (7pm-7AM) + rotating weekends 35 hours per weekPurpose of Position : This class of position encompasses the provision of respiratory care requiring a high degree of knowledge, skill and responsibility in accordance with established protocols. May supervise technical and ancillary personnel. All personnel perform related work. Under medical and technical supervision of a duly licensed Physician, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities:Responds to all cardiorespiratory emergency requests and provides respiratory care, as needed.Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies required to provide respiratory care.Administers and monitors medical gases and humidifier systems.Administers and evaluates aerosolized medications to the respiratory tract.Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilators.May perform various procedures to obtain blood samples for pH blood gas analysis.May perform blood gas analysis and related quality control functions.May perform routine maintenance of department blood gas analyzers in accordance with Department of Health regulations.May perform pulmonary function studies.Completes Initiates, maintains and monitors various cardio-respiratory non-invasive equipment.May perform chest physiotherapy.Manages the cardio-respiratory status of patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation during transport.Establishes and maintains artificial airways and performs special procedures.Performs cardio-respiratory invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols.Plans and coordinates day-to-day patient care activities as it relates to the practice of respiratory therapy.Completes required documentation.Coordinates and/or supervises activities of assigned technical and ancillary personnel.1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and, 2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and, 3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs