Respiratory Therapist-Reg PD
Company: Northwell Careers
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Description Performs independent
comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a
physician. Provides patient/significant other with respiratory
therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory
care equipment. Job Responsibility* Reviews data in the patient
record including history, lab data, radiological studies, progress
notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data.* Documents /
records respiratory therapy data as required Communicates data to
appropriate members of the health care team.* Assesses patients
overall cardiopulmonary status using observation, auscultation,
lab/bed-side tests, non-invasive monitoring and interview
techniques.* Interviews patient to determine orientation, dyspnea,
activities of daily living, social support, nutritional status, and
learning needs.* Performs and interprets bedside procedures to
including pulse oximetry, ABG analysis, Co-oximetery, mixed venous
sampling, hemodynamic and pulmonary mechanics.* Obtains additional
data by calculating lung compliance, airway resistance, work of
breathing, PaO2 /FIO2 ration, and other noninvasive monitoring
including airway graphics.* Selects, assembles, and checks
equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.*
Performs quality control procedures for blood analysis devices,
diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.*
Explains planned therapy and goals to patients and evaluate,
monitor and record patients response to respiratory care.*
Communicates results of therapy to appropriate members of the
healthcare team.*Performs blood gas sampling to include arterial
punctures and sampling from arterial lines and swan ganz
catheters.*Monitors mechanical ventilator patients to include:
airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I/E ratio, FIO2,
cuff pressure, and alarm settings.*Modifies mechanical ventilation
to include recommendations in modifications of the respiratory care
plan. Assesses mechanical ventilator patients for weaning
parameters and possible extubations.*Instructs, initiates, and
adjusts mechanical nasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to
achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.* Modifies
artificial airway management to include endotracheal tube
positioning, cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care, and
adjustments in airway humidification systems.* Administer medicated
aerosol therapy, encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when
indicated assist in suctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions.*
Makes modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient
response.* Modifies oxygen and specialty gas therapy and make
changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriate.*
Explains various procedures being performed to other employees,
patients, or patient family members.* Assists pulmonary physicians,
as required.* Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care
techniques in an emergency.Performs related duties as required.
*ADA Essential Functions PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent walking,
standing, bending, climbing up and down stairs. Good manual
dexterity to use Respiratory Therapy equipment. Occasional lifting,
positioning, pushing equipment and patients with assistance up to
200 lbs. Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent,
required Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory
therapy program, required.Current NYS Respiratory Therapist
license, required.Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience,
preferred.
Keywords: Northwell Careers, New York , Respiratory Therapist-Reg PD, Healthcare , Staten Island, New York
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