SSI - RRT Respiratory at Mitchell Martin
Brooklyn, NY
About the Job
A well known Medical Center located in Brooklyn, NY has an immediate need for a SSI - RRT Respiratory
Type: Contract
Schedule: Night shift 8PM-8:15AM 3 shifts a week/12 hour shifts Mandatory EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Duties:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The Respiratory Therapist will utilize his/her knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her care.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to coordinate the highest quality respiratory care for the patients with an emphasis on compassion.
PRIMARY 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 99"", "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"
Skills:
Knowledge and Skills:
Must maintain continuing education credits as required for NBRC credential and NYS License."
Quakificaitons:
Education:
• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for respiratory therapy (two-year program).
• Must have a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate.
• Must have a current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of an Associate degree. Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
• Must have current BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• NYFD G-71 certificate preferred.
• Active member of AARC and NYDART preferred
Experience:
Experience in acute, chronic and critical care for adult, pediatric and neonatal preferred.
Please email: paris.archung@hcmmi.com
#LI-PA1
Type: Contract
Schedule: Night shift 8PM-8:15AM 3 shifts a week/12 hour shifts Mandatory EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Duties:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The Respiratory Therapist will utilize his/her knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her care.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to coordinate the highest quality respiratory care for the patients with an emphasis on compassion.
PRIMARY 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 99"", "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"
Skills:
Knowledge and Skills:
Must maintain continuing education credits as required for NBRC credential and NYS License."
Quakificaitons:
Education:
• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for respiratory therapy (two-year program).
• Must have a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate.
• Must have a current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of an Associate degree. Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.
• Must have current BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• NYFD G-71 certificate preferred.
• Active member of AARC and NYDART preferred
Experience:
Experience in acute, chronic and critical care for adult, pediatric and neonatal preferred.
Please email: paris.archung@hcmmi.com
#LI-PA1
