Lead Respiratory Therapist - RRT

divh2Respiratory Therapist/h2pBy growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between were dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. Thats what it means to be dedicated to better./ppA member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award./ph3Job Details/h3pNight Shift - 7pm to 7:30 pm/ppExperience preferred in Respiratory Care. Must demonstrate knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment in terms of applications, limitations, troubleshooting, and alternative course of actions. Must possess a broad scope of knowledge in the pathology of disease with focus on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and respiratory care treatment of disease states./ph3Responsibilities:/h3ulliAdminister advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children, and infants/liliUse invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders/liliSample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases/liliInspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems/liliMaintain Intubation competency (5 per year)/liliInsertion of radial arterial catheters (5 per year)/liliAssessment /Administration of medical gases and aerosolized medications/liliFollow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas/liliMaintain 10 CEUs / year or 30 per NYS renewal/liliParticipate in performance improvement activities as assigned by department director/liliParticipate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by department director/liliParticipate in departmental level coordination activities as assigned by department director/li/ulh3Qualifications:/h3ulliMust have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science. Graduate Degree preferred/liliMust have a New York State Respiratory Therapist License/liliMust be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)/liliFive years of clinical experience in both adult critical and neonatal / pediatric care settings./liliWorking knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and PC computer/liliBLS certification required; ACLS preferred/liliSpecialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred:/liulliAdult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)/liliNeonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)/liliCertified Asthma Educator (AE-C)/liliCertified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)/li/ul/ulh3Posted Salary Range/h3pUSD $56.13 - USD $64.50 /Hr./ppThe salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits./ppAt Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth./p/div