Respiratory Therapist

Duties: Job Summary: To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed. Job Responsibilities: -Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager. -Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments. -Performs CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy). -Performs Incentive Spirometry therapy. -Performs M.D.I. therapy. -Performs Suctioning procedure. -Performs Extubation procedure. -Responsible for Oxygen Tank Safety. -Performs Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices. -Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms. -Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy. -Manages High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms. -Performs Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure. -Performs Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health. -Performs Pulse Oximetry procedure. -Performs Adult EKG procedure. -Performs Pediatric EKG procedure. -Performs Adult BLS life support. -Performs Pediatric BLS life support. -Performs Neonatal BLS life support. -Manages Mechanical Ventilation. -Manages Ventilator Alarms. -Performs Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory. -Performs Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory. -Manages patient healthcare information system (Soarian). -Manages medication administration program (MAK). -Manages medication dispensing system (McKesson). -Verifies physician's written orders performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. -Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures. -Performs BLS when necessary, after certification. -Abides by the department Delivery Standards. -Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy. -Performs other related duties. -Assists in departmental in-service program. -Will perform other duties as assigned. null

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Up to three (3) Years of experience. -Attention to Detail. -Collaboration. -Communication (verbal & written). -Continuous Learning. -Judgement/Critical Thinking. -Planning (Organizing, Time Management). -Problem Solving. -Quality. -Reliability. -Safety and Risk Management. -Technical Expertise. Preferred Skills & Experience: -One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist. null

Education: Required Education: -Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License. -Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist. -BLS (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) and ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) . Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A null

Schedule Notes: Nights; 36/week (day shift orientation) 13 weeks Required experience: critical care, NICU, V60 BiPAP/980 Puritan Bennett Ventilators, EPIC **Travelers will need to be able to participate in external patient transports - please confirm in submittal packet

Minimum Degree Required:


Hours Per Day: 12.00

Hours Per Week 36.00

Languages: English( Speak, Read, Write )

Department: WMC Pulmonary : 020104150

Job Category: Clinical-Allied