Associate Respiratory Therapist-L I (Hourly)
New York, New York
Employer: NYC Health Hospitals
Industry: RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a variety of Respiratory Care functions including therapies, education, assessments, and effective communication in the administration of timely and efficacious Respiratory Care
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responds to all cardio-respiratory emergencies and/or needs for various respiratory therapies - assists in CPR
• Recommends Respiratory treatments and modalities as suggestions for the physicians' medical order as needed.
• Administers and monitors medical gas(including and especially oxygen) delivery systems
• Administers and evaluates aerosolized medications ordered by the physician on ventilator and non-ventilator patients. This will include nebulizers, MDI delivery with spacers, and DPI devices
• Manages patients in the Asthma Room, performs pre and post assessments for non-ventilator asthmatic patients - assesses breath sounds and measures peak flows.
• Initiates, monitors, adjust parameters on, and troubleshoots as necessary, departments ventilators BIPAPS, and Airvo Devices
• Obtains arterial blood gas samples for blood gas analysis. Performs blood gas analysis and related quality control functions. Interprets blood gas analysis, makes appropriate recommendations. Enters daily temperature and shift maintenance record in the ISTAT log
• Covers assigned areas of responsibility, Fosters teamwork among staff members, assisting and back-filling in assignments and responsibilities as necessary. Shows flexibility, and cooperation in helping fellow staff.
• Assists as necessary with intubations as well as bronchoscopies and managing the bronchoscopy equipment
• Places patient on End-Tidal CO2 monitors
• Performs airway and tracheal care
• Troubleshoots problems and reports to the supervisors
• Additional duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a variety of Respiratory Care functions including therapies, education, assessments, and effective communication in the administration of timely and efficacious Respiratory Care
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responds to all cardio-respiratory emergencies and/or needs for various respiratory therapies - assists in CPR
• Recommends Respiratory treatments and modalities as suggestions for the physicians' medical order as needed.
• Administers and monitors medical gas(including and especially oxygen) delivery systems
• Administers and evaluates aerosolized medications ordered by the physician on ventilator and non-ventilator patients. This will include nebulizers, MDI delivery with spacers, and DPI devices
• Manages patients in the Asthma Room, performs pre and post assessments for non-ventilator asthmatic patients - assesses breath sounds and measures peak flows.
• Initiates, monitors, adjust parameters on, and troubleshoots as necessary, departments ventilators BIPAPS, and Airvo Devices
• Obtains arterial blood gas samples for blood gas analysis. Performs blood gas analysis and related quality control functions. Interprets blood gas analysis, makes appropriate recommendations. Enters daily temperature and shift maintenance record in the ISTAT log
• Covers assigned areas of responsibility, Fosters teamwork among staff members, assisting and back-filling in assignments and responsibilities as necessary. Shows flexibility, and cooperation in helping fellow staff.
• Assists as necessary with intubations as well as bronchoscopies and managing the bronchoscopy equipment
• Places patient on End-Tidal CO2 monitors
• Performs airway and tracheal care
• Troubleshoots problems and reports to the supervisors
• Additional duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Created: 2024-05-15
Reference: 106794
Country: United States
State: New York
City: New York
ZIP: 10036
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