- Ability to determine appropriateness of therapy and contacts physician to clarify or modify order when necessary
- Able to provide verbal and written educational materials to patients when appropriate
- Follows policy for documentation of critical values in the patient's medical record
- Assists with patient care decision making by communicating with physicians, nurses and other health care team members and by making appropriate decisions as needed in emergency situations.
- Provides airway care including the maintenance of a patent airway through intubation, tracheostomy care, clearance of airway obstructions and reversal of bronchial narrowing due to bronchospasms and inflammation of the airways. Extubates patients when appropriate and provides appropriate airway care following extubation
- Provides care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations in the hospital intensive care, non-critical care areas and the emergency room.
- Applies and maintains invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems to critically ill patients of all age groups
- Draws blood samples and analyzes and interprets the results of blood tests.
- Has ability to assemble and troubleshoot Respiratory Therapy equipment
- Graduate of AMA, JRCTE or CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum of an associate's degree.
- NYS Respiratory Therapist license
- A credentialed RRT/CRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Experienced with all basic respiratory therapy modalities, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, patient assessment and arterial blood gas collection/analysis.
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS required. No online programs from any organization will be accepted.
- One year critical care experience is preferred.
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Resp Therapist-CRT - Smithtown, United States - St. Catherine of Siena
Description
OverviewSt.
Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years.
St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown.The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.
Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.
Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.
St.Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.
Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities.We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus to all new hiresJob Details
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Requirements:
USD $ USD $52.68 /Hr.
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
