13 week contract. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions

and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.

• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the

appropriate, requested specimens.

• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and

performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.

• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.

• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial

airways.

• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and

department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.

• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS

standards.

• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and

Intensive Care Unit standards.

• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed

and assists with inventory control.

• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program,

required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut,

required.

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of

Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.

• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.
• Additional Salary Detail

The 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).