Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - Hospital In-Patient

Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - Hospital In-Patient

Mineola, NY Temporary

NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - In-Patient. In this role, the successful candidate administers respiratory modalities to patients of all age groups in accordance with prescribed medical standards, and only upon a written, verbal or telephone order. Performs technical duties in conjunction with the operation and maintenance of respiratory care equipment. Provides supervisory oversight and reviews for the blood gas laboratory in absence of a supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Performs routine respiratory clinical care including medication administration, arterial puncture, and initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy.
• Performs critical care duties including the initiation of, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, non invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, airway care and attendance at announced cardiopulmonary and trauma resuscitation, as well as Rapid Response team deployments.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary clinical rounds to obtain and communicate relevant clinical findings and observations.
• Reviews patient's medical records and orders. Accurately and completely documents therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and observations in the electronic charting system.
• Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance as required. Troubleshoots instrumentation as required. Performs annual proficiency sample analysis when assigned.
• Provides Lab oversight and review of clinical data in absence of supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify, you must have an Associate's Degree from an American Medical Association Approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Current New York State Respiratory Therapy (RT) License and current registration from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of ventilator management, oxygen therapy, blood gas analysis, blood gas laboratory regulations, endotracheal intubation, aerosolized medication administration, and non-invasive ventilation.

Preferred Qualifications: 3 - 5 years current Respiratory Care clinical experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalLong Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.00 - $65.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.