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Travel RRT (Day or Nights) - FlexStaff

icon building Company : Northwell Health
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Job Description - Travel RRT (Day or Nights) - FlexStaff

Description




Responsibilities:







*1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.



  • Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.

  • Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.

  • Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.

  • Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.




*2. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.



  • Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.

  • Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.

  • Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.

  • Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.

  • Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.

  • Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.

  • Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.  Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.

  • Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.

  • Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy.  Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.

  • Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.

  • Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.

  • Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.




*3. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.


*4. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.


*5. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.


6. Performs related duties as required.





*ADA Essential Functions






Qualifications:



  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

  • Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.  Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.

  • Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), 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).




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