Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
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Job Description - Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem (2403787)POSITION: Respiratory Therapist - Per DiemSUMMARY: This position requires the Respiratory Therapist to be responsible for the administration of therapeutic gases, aerosols and nebulized medications and other therapeutic modalities as ordered by the physician. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care consults and assessments when requested by the physician and makes daily rounds on all patients on the respiratory care service, reviews charts and does patient teaching as needed. The Respiratory Therapist draws arterial blood gases, responds to all cardiopulmonary emergencies and establishes a patent airway, by endotracheal intubation if needed and initiates mechanical ventilation and monitors same according to department policy. The Respiratory Therapist attends in-service education to keep current on the state of the art in respiratory care.JOB DUTIES:Makes daily rounds on all patients and reviews orders for therapy.Documents the results of therapy and patient response to treatment (pulse, breath sounds, sputum production, shortness of breath, etc).Draws arterial blood gases.Documents patient teaching as needed.Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and adjust settings per physician orders.Documents endotracheal intubation and post intubation x-ray findings.Responds to request for assistance with patients with respiratory distress in a timely fashion.Must have ability to function autonomously.Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.Participates in in-service programs.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Care required.Four (4) years of critical care experience preferred.Licensed by the State of New York Education Department as a Respiratory Therapist required.Registered by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) required.Member of the AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) preferred.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.Must have good visual acuity.Must have excellent hearing.Must have sufficient manual dexterity of both arms and hands to draw arterial blood samples and perform endotracheal intubation.Must have good oral communication skills.Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.Posting Overview:Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.This function/position may be designated as essential. Â This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and related facilities.Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island's Employee Health Services.Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.Company Overview:As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County's first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services.Job Number: 2403787Job Field: Respiratory TherapistPrimary Location: Department/Hiring Area: Respiratory Therapy (Eastern Long Island Hospital)Schedule: Per DiemShift: Variable Shift Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM#J-18808-Ljbffr