Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Mt Sinai Hospital Pediatrics- FT- Nights- EOW
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist helps patients experiencing difficulty breathing learn to use various equipment and techniques to aid in clearer and more efficient breathing.
Responsibilities
the ability understanding and proper utilization of the following: nasal cannula venti mask USN non-Rebreather masks changing regulators pulse oximetry etc.
competency in performance criteria of Medication and Medical Gas Administration: Proper use of metered dose inhalers peak flow meters Oxygen Heliox Nitric Oxide etc. Also assess patients for their continued need.
clinical competency performance in ETT placement and securing airway. Suctioning ETT including closed system suctioning open system with sterile technique.
Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP setup and management.
clinical competency in evaluation analysis and interpretation of data obtained from diagnostic and physiologic tests.
proficiency in bedside testing for weaning (spirometery) use of End Tidal CO2 and Peak Flow meters.
competency in use of electronic medical record documentation order sets etc.
Qualifications
- NYS RRT with BCLS and ACLS with at minimum of an Associates degree in Respiratory from an accredited program.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital 182 - Adult Resp Therapy - MSH Mount Sinai Hospital
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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