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Per diem Respiratory Therapist

Albany NY

If you are looking for a per diem Respiratory Therapist position this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peters Health Partners we care for more people in more position is located at 5 Palisades Drive Albany.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

The Respiratory Therapist participates in patient assessment which includes the pulmonary history pulmonary pharmacology complete chest examination arterial/venous blood gas acquisition/analysis knowledge of chest roentgenology pulmonary function testing patient motivation and self-care education; elective and/or emergency endotracheal intubation and extubation cardiopulmonary resuscitation; participation in hospital/respiratory related inservices patient/family education programs/support groups respiratory therapy student rotations nursing education updates and community service education programs.

Responsibilities:

• Gather data to be able to accurately assess a patients current health status

• Assessment is made according to a patients special physical or age related needs

• Observe record and report symptoms reactions and progress of patients

• Administer and record prescribed medications treatments and diagnostic procedures (adult and neonatal mechanical ventilation blood gas acquisition and analysis monitoring and testing pulmonary function hemodynamic monitoring and setup of lines)

• Responsible for airway management including performing endotracheal intubations and extubations pulmonary hygiene and tracheostomy care and emergency life support procedures

• Perform all aspects of Pulmonary Function Testing

• Participates in setting standards for patients care promotes their implementation and assists in monitoring these standards through the continuous quality improvement program

• Maintains clinical knowledge evaluates new techniques and equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the New York State Dept. of Education

• Registered by the NBRC

• BLS required

Pay Range: $34.00-$44.00

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.