Respiratory Therapist

Job Description The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will: Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff. May work days or nights based on staff educational needs. Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups. Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records. Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles. Assist with scheduling. Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines. Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met. Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection. Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning. Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained. Qualifications Required Qualifications New York State Respiratory Therapist License. Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date). NRP required to work NICU. Preferred Qualifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). #J-18808-Ljbffr