Respiratory Therapist

Per Diem Respiratory TherapistSt. James Hospital is recruiting for a per diem Respiratory Therapist! Come join our team!Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee and upon request of the physician, performs therapeutic procedures, set up, operates, and maintains various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. The respiratory care practitioner is competent at delivering patient care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Professional Proficiency DemonstratedMaintains professional competencies.Fulfills job requirements for a professional licensed role within the respective department.Explains the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patient.Performs physician-prescribed treatments through the operation of various oxygen and aerosol delivery devices in order to administer humidity and prescribed vapors and gases to the respiratory system of a patient.Performs arterial puncture and analysis.Assist RN with the care of patients.Ability to perform pulmonary function studies.Performs EKGs.Assist in the transport of critically ill patients to other healthcare facilities as needed.Provides patient education.Works on site 7 am – 7 pm with overnight on-call rotation.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceGraduate of A.A.S in respiratory care.Must have one year of experience in acute care.Licenses and/or CertificationsMust be an RRT or CRT (If CRT must obtain RRT within 1 year of employment).Must also have a New York state licensure.Must have CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certificationsPhysical DemandsAbility to move or transfer patients. Should have a full range of body motion to successfully perform all essential functions on the job, meaning you'll have to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently during an 8 + hour shift. Ability to remain standing for long periods of time. Accommodations are made for those with disabilities.Language AbilityAbility to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, patients, and vendors.Math AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Working ConditionsPotential exposure to chemicals and communicable diseases and related medical waste.