Respiratory Thrp-Reg
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Valley Stream
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description /n Under direction, performs
comprehensive respiratory assessment and provides respiratory
therapy, polysomnography and related therapy as prescribed by a
physician. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care
equipment. /n Job Responsibility /n /n /n 1. Utilizes a process in
delivering care to assigned patients /n 2. Performs comprehensive
respiratory assessment; utilizes assessment data to determine
patient's actual or potential problems; Plans and chooses
appropriate respiratory interventions and adjusts care as needed;
collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care; evaluates
patient's responses to treatment. Administers medications per
physician prescriptions; clarifies any discrepancies with physician
/n 3. Assesses and advances frequencies and/or converts MDI as per
policy. Performs respiratory care procedures such as drawing,
analysis and reporting of arterial blood gases and quality control
procedures; pulmonary function testing; transporting of
mechanically ventilated patients. Performs respiratory care
treatments such as: suctioning airways, intubation and modified
chest physical therapy (cupping and clapping).Utilizes respiratory
therapy equipment for purposes such as: oxygen and aerosol therapy,
mechanical ventilation and monitoring oximetry. Documents
assessments and patients' status and appropriate patient/ventilator
checks in the medical record as per policy /n 4. Utilizes care maps
to reflect patient's progress .Educates patient and patients
significant others in respiratory therapy treatment and tests via
available resource materials and consultation. Maintains
respiratory therapy equipment /n 5. Cleans, prepares, tests and
calibrates equipment as necessary /n 6. Troubleshoots minor
equipment problems by performing repairs and documents and reports
on improperly functioning equipment. Performs related duties, as
required.*ADA Essential Functions /n /n Job Qualification: /n /n -
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Completion of an
accredited respiratory therapy program, required.Current NYS
Respiratory Therapist license, required.Registration from the
National Board of Respiratory Care, required.BLS certification,
required. ACLS and PALS preferred. /n
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