Rrt Jobs in New York, NY

Position :  SSI - RRT Respiratory

Location : Brooklyn, NY

Pay Rate : $ / hr

Schedule :  Night shift PM- : AM shifts a week / hour shifts Mandatory EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

RESPONSIBILITES :

• Assess patient and recommend respiratory therapy treatments as well as provide treatment based on Physician diagnosis and care instructions.
• Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory therapy treatment including aerosolized medication, sputum inductions, ventilator / BiPAP management in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and make necessary changes in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Record patient treatment, response, and progress in the EMR.
• Perform related diagnostic tests including pulmonary function and sleep studies.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate all respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to ""CODE "", “Trauma” and “RRT” calls and assist by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR.
• Consults with physicians and provide information and suggestions for various treatment modalities. Assist physician in the instruction of patients and their families on the use of equipment and techniques involved in self-care.
• Participate in in-service education programs. Attend all required in-service education programs.
• Maintains stores of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including medical gas tanks in assigned areas throughout the hospital, as needed.
• Cleans, assembles, and maintains all equipment used by department, as needed.
• Performs other duties as requeste"

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