Req Number 114560

　　Ensures accurate and complete Physician prescription. Compares prescription requests with medical record order form and ensures information is complete. Clarifies any discrepancies with Physician.

　　Provides patient/significant other with respiratory education. Explains treatment, tests and equipment uses.

　　Provides prescribed respiratory therapy. Performs bedside vital capacity, inspiratory force; peak flow measurements; administers various oxygen concentrations; aerosol medication devices and mechanical ventilators; supervises oxygen supported ambulation; performs chest physical therapy (cupping and coughing); provides nasotracheal or artificial airway suctioning; performs intubation; performs arterial blood gas puncture and delivers for analysis; documents all activities and patient outcomes/responses per policy and procedure.

　　Maintains mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment. Tests ventilators for functioning of monitors, oxygen blenders, alarms and leaks. Conducts quick extended and/or short self test on ventilators. Remedies leaks and replaces defective equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems by performing minor repairs and calibrations. Reports major equipment problems to management.

　　Performs related duties, as required.

　　High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelors Degree, preferred.

　　Completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.

　　Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care, required.

　　Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in NY State, required.

　　Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

　　*Additional Salary Detail

　　The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

　　The salary range for this position is $50-$60/week

　　It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.