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    Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I - New York, United States - NYC Health Hospitals

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    NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 500,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

    At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

    Job Description

    To provide direct patient/Airway Care in all clinical areas

    • Provide airway management of all critical care/ventilated patients, responds to RRTs Code
    Blues etc

    • Adult Critical Care, NICU, ER/Trauma, Pediatrics and Telemetry

    • Responds to all Cardiorespiratory emergencies, rapid response request as assigned and provides
    respiratory care as needed

    • Handles, administers, and monitors medical gases (E,H cylinders) including Heliox mixtures

    • Administers aerosolized medications (bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic agents and
    antibiotics), evaluates the response and documents results

    • Initiates invasive and non-invasive ventilation, monitors, adjust parameters and alarms

    • Obtains written order for all therapies, invasive procedures, and changes that are initiated

    • Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining arterial blood gases for analysis

    • Performs limited bedside PFTs

    • Perform airway clearance utilizing-CPT and other devices (In/Exsufflator PEP device etc)

    • Participates in transporting mechanically ventilated patients as well as non-invasive patients

    • Performs artificial airway maintenance including suctioning and ET tape changes

    • Completes required documentation in hospital EMR and department records

    • Familiar with the use of MS Word and Excel

    • Performs cleaning, hi-level disinfecting, setup testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of
    patient care equipment

    • Provides clinical and limited administrative supervision of other RTs as outlined by the
    department

    • Ability to effectively participate in verbal and written interdisciplinary communication of
    patient plan of care

    • Responsible for communicating End-of tour bedside handoff report to oncoming staff

    • Provides education to patients/family/SO about their therapeutic and preventative therapies

    • Performs all other tasks as assigned by Supervisor and/or Designee

    Minimum Qualifications
    1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
    2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
    3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

    Special Notes:
    Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first.
    At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.

    Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

    NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
    • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
    • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
    • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
    • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
    • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
    • Multiple employee discounts programs


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