Location: West Nyack,NY, USA
Sr Respiratory TherapistCompany: Bon Secours Charity Medical GroupCity/State: West Nyack, NYCategory: Allied Health Prof/TechnicalDepartment: Rockland Pulmonary & Medical AUnion: NOPosition: Full TimeHours: MixedShift: DaysReq #: 8226Posted Date: Aug 21, 2024Hiring Range: $30.01 - $37.73Apply NowExternal Applicant link Internal Applicant linkJob Details:Summary:The Senior Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care, operates, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, performs diagnostic procedures, and administers treatments to patients in accordance with established clinical procedures, safety precautions, infection control practices and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities:Administers age-appropriate respiratory care in accordance with established procedures, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to age-appropriate needs as follows: Neonates-oxygen hood, Infants-croup tents, aerosol prescriptions, Adult– all services, Geriatrics – special attention to fragility of bones and hearing deficits.Conducts routine equipment rounds to ensure proper working order and operation of specialized equipment.Replaces, cleans, and stores department equipment as needed.Responds to emergency codes, Rapid Response, and pages for cardiopulmonary assistance.Performs diagnostic procedures according to standard orders and physician's requests.Annotates patient medical records and completes required department paperwork in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment administered to patients to ensure adherence to physician's instructions.Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy. Maintains an adequate supply of oxygen and other gases.Participates in the instruction of students, nurses, and other hospital staff in therapeutic techniques.Attends in-service and continuing education programs.Participates in performance improvement activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:Experience:1-3 years' experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting required.Education:Completion of an accredited two-year Respiratory Therapy program required.Licenses / Certifications:Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License required. Current BLS certification required.Other:N/ASpecial Requirements:N/AAbout Us:Bon Secours Charity Medical GroupBon Secours Charity Medical Group, part of Bon Secours Charity Health Systems (BSCHS), a regional network of more than 120 primary care physicians and specialists from a broad array of medical specialties. BSCHS, a member of WMCHealth Network, includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY.Benefits:We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirement Savings PlanFlexible Savings AccountPaid Time OffHolidaysTuition ReimbursementApply NowExternal Applicant link Internal Applicant linkTalent CommunitySearch JobsHiring Events (