Respiratory Therapist - Flushing, NY - RP 26-12330

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Flushing, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 5 Days/Week | 7.5 Hours/Day | 37.5 Hours/Week | May Include Weekends
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $2,650 – $2,700/Week
Traveler: $2,700 – $2,733/Week

Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy services and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a laboratory setting.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by N.B.R.C.

• New York State Respiratory Therapist License.

• BCLS/BLS certification.

• PFT certification strongly preferred.

• Six months of prior hospital-based experience.

• Associate Degree in Applied Science or equivalent.

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with CRTT certificate of completion.

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment, practices, and clinical applications.

• Strong oral and written communication, leadership, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine and advanced respiratory therapy modalities and techniques.

• Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of ordered respiratory therapy.

• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Perform arterial punctures and evaluate results.

• Assess artificial airways and take appropriate corrective action.

• Assist physicians with interpretation of complex respiratory and hemodynamic data.

• Determine appropriate ventilator settings when not specifically ordered by a physician.

• Document respiratory therapy services and patient care.

• Demonstrate respiratory therapy equipment and clinical applications.

• Collaborate with medical personnel to resolve patient-care issues.

• Assist with clinical instruction of new employees and teach non-credentialed staff.

• Participate in department education, safety programs, and in-service activities.

• Maintain equipment and cylinder safety.

• Follow department policies, procedures, safety regulations, and standards.

• Maintain professional communication and customer service.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.