Respiratory Therapist
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Req Number 133932Job DescriptionProvides respiratory therapy as prescribed by a Physician. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment.Job ResponsibilityPerform Pulmonary Function Testing- (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Diffusion Capacity, Six Minute Walk Test, Exercise Testing)- experience preferredPerform Patient Assessment- Height, Weight, Heart Rate, Pulse Oximeter, Respiration as neededObtain Patient Medical History and Current ComplaintPerform Respiratory Therapy as needed- nebulizer treatment, suctioning, oxygen therapyNon-Invasive and Invasive Ventilation Management and TroubleshootingProvide Asthma Management and EducationProvide Airway Clearance Management, Education and Research for Cystic Fibrosis PatientsAnswering Tasks from physician and family about respiratory therapy orders and equipment questions.Placing Respiratory Therapy and Equipment Order and Communicating with Durable Medical Equipment CompanyConfirming respiratory orders and equipment orders from DME companyMaintain Office and Pulmonary Function Lab ProtocolsJob QualificationAssociate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.Current License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State, and Current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.*Additional Salary DetailThe 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).The salary range for this position is $75,020-$126,250/yearIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.